What’s New 2016
2016
“Best of the Press: Readers’ Choice”
12/31/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://backissues.smdp.com/123116.pdf
“Story of the Year: The Power of LUVE — Initiative Garners 10,000 Signatures”
12/30/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://smmirror.com/2016/12/story-of-the-year-the-power-of-luve-initiative-garners-10000-signatures
“Year in Review: Environment”
12/30/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/year-in-review-environment/159120
“Year in Review: Government”
12/27/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/year-in-review-government/159091
“Year in Review: Other”
12/26/16/ — Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/year-in-review-other/159089
Opinion: “Santa Monica Leads on Zero Net Energy” –
Dean Kubani, Chief Sustainability Officer, City of Santa Monica
http://smmirror.com/2016/12/oped-santa-monica-leads-on-zero-net-energy/
“Top Santa Monica Stories of 2016”
12/23/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/December-2016/12_23_2016_Top_Santa_Monica_Stories_of_2016.html
Santa Monica Remembers — There were several major deaths this year of people who lived in Santa Monica or at least had a major influence on the city. Among them were newspaper columnist Bill Bauer, former police chief James Keane, former Santa Monica College president Richard Moore, former Westside Councilman Bill Rosendahl and famed peace activist/former legislator Tom Hayden.
Opinion: “The Mansionization of Santa Monica” — Robert Taylor AIA for SM.a.r.t.
(Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow)
12/23/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://smmirror.com/2016/12/the-mansionization-of-santa-monica/
“Ongoing Efforts to Ensure Bike/Pedestrian Safety”
12/23/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/ongoing-efforts-to-ensure-bikepedestrian-safety/159073
“Samohi Alumni Determined to Walk Again”
12/22/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/samohi-alumni-determined-to-walk-again/159068
“Dr. Sylvia Rousseau — Speaking a Language that Everyone Can Understand”
12/22/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://smmirror.com/2016/12/dr-sylvia-rousseau-speaking-a-language-that-everyone-can-understand/
“Tug-of-War Continues over Local Apartment Buildings”
12/22/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/tug-of-war-continues-over-local-apartment-buildings/159071
“Relaxed Law on Granny Flats in Santa Monica Moves Closer to Approval”
12/21/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/December-2016/12_21_2016_Relaxed_Law_on_Granny_Flats_in_Santa_Monica_Moves_Closer_to_Approval.html
Opinion: “YWCA” – Pam Brady
12/21/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/letter-to-editor-ywca/159049
“Santa Monica-Malibu Students More Physically Fit than Peers Statewide”
12/20/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/December-2016/12_20_2016_Santa_Monica_Malibu_Students_More_Physically_Fit_Than_Peers_Statewide.html
“SMPD Uses New Bike Index to Fight Theft”
12/20/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/smpd-uses-new-bike-index-to-fight-theft/159044
“Three Dangerous School Zones in Santa Monica”
12/19/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/three-dangerous-school-zones-in-santa-monica/159036
“A new study reveals that three elementary schools in Santa Monica rank among the most dangerous school zones in California….”
“California Is the Worst State in the Nation for Driving, New Study Finds — Repair costs, commute times and vehicle thefts are particularly tough on California drivers, according to Bankrate.com”
12/19/16 – Santa Monica Patch
http://patch.com/california/santamonica/s/fz75p/california-is-the-worst-state-in-the-nation-for-driving-new-study-finds?utm_source=newsletter-daily&utm_medium=email&utm_term=community%20corner&utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_content=article-topstories&utm_slot=1
Opinion: “Santa Monica’s Path to Net Zero” – Thane Roberts for SM.a.r.t
(Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow)
12/16/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://smmirror.com/2016/12/oped-sm-a-r-t-santa-monicas-path-to-net-zero/
“John Adams Middle School Mock Trial Team Places 2nd in Los Angeles County”
12/15/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://smmirror.com/2016/12/john-adams-middle-school-mock-trial-team-places-2nd-in-los-angeles-county/
“Stabbing on Expo Train”
12/15/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/stabbing-on-expo-train/159000
“Retiring Santa Monica City Attorney Bids Farewell”
12/15/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/December-2016/12_15_2016_Retiring_Santa_Monica_City_Attorney_Bids_Farewell.html
“Meet Your New Mayor: Ted Winterer”
12/14/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://smmirror.com/2016/12/meet-your-new-mayor-ted-winterer/
“Help! I’m Being Evicted!” — Consumer Corner
12/14/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/help-im-being-evicted/158979
“Local Developer Faces City Scrutiny amid Fraud Scandal”
12/12/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/local-developer-faces-city-scrutiny-amid-fraud-scandal/158945
“City Council Exploring New Hurdle for Big Developments”
12/12/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/city-council-exploring-new-hurdles-for-big-developments/158943
“Santa Monica Backs County Sales Tax for Homeless Services”
12/12/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/December-2016/12_12_2016_Santa_Monica_Backs_County_Sales_Tax_for_Homeless_Services.html
Opinion: “Tragedy Strikes Twice” – Joe Piasecki
12/7/16 – The Argonaut
http://argonautnews.com/notes-from-the-news-desk-tragedy-strikes-twice-no-power-to-the-people/
Opinion: “Money and Energy in Santa Monica” — Dan Jansenson for SM.a.r.t
(Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow)
12/9/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://smmirror.com/2016/12/oped-sm-a-r-t-money-and-energy-in-santa-monica/
“Hospital Moves Forward with Massive Development”
12/9/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/hospital-moves-forward-with-massive-development/158927
“Santa Monica Council Orders Review of NMS Holdings”
12/8/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/December-2016/12_08_2016_Santa_Monica_City_Orders_Review_of_NMS_Holdings.html
“Santa Monica City Council Reconsiders Public Vote on Development”
12/8/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/December-2016/12_08_2016_Santa_Monica_City_Council_Reconsiders_Public_Vote_on_Development.html
“City Says Thousands of Apartments Vulnerable to Earthquake Damage”
12/8/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/city-says-thousands-of-apartments-vulnerable-to-earthquake-damage/158913
“Venice Assault Results in Santa Monica Death”
12/7/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/venice-assault-results-in-santa-monica-death/158892
“Samohi Grad Killed in Oakland Fire”
12/7/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/samohi-grad-killed-in-oakland-fire/158894
“Santa Monica Set to Offer Deep Discounts for Young Bus Riders”
12/7/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/December-2016/12_07_2016_Santa_Monica_Set_to_Offer_Deep_Discounts_for_Young_Bus_Riders.html
“Thefts and Similar Crimes Jump More 50% near Santa Monica Expo Line”
12/6/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/December-2016/12_06_2016_Theft_and_Similar_Crimes_Jump_More_50_Percent_Near_Santa_Monica_Expo_Line.html
“Santa Monica Transparency Project Calls into Question All NMS-Related Funding”
12/6/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://smmirror.com/2016/12/santa-monica-transparency-project-calls-into-question-all-nms-related-funding/
“Santa Monica Defends High City Salaries as Key to Quality Services”
12/6/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/December-2016/12_06_2016_Santa_Monica_Defends_High_City_Salaries_as_Key_to_Quality_Services.html
“NMS Developer Found Guilty of Forging Documents”
12/2/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://smmirror.com/2016/12/nms-developer-found-guilty-of-forging-documents/
Opinion: “A House Divided Cannot Stand” – SM.a.r.t. Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow
12/2/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://smmirror.com/2016/12/oped-sm-a-r-t-a-house-divided-cannot-stand/
“Nearly 2,000 Buildings in Santa Monica at Risk in Earthquake”
12/1/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/December-2016/12_01_2016_Nearly_2000_Buildings_in_Santa_Monica_at_Risk_in_Earthquake.html
“Santa Monica Signs Climate Change Letter to Trump”
11/29/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/November-2016/11_29_2016_Santa_Monica_Signs_Climate_Change_Letter_to_Trump.html
“Downtown Visitors Grapple with Parking Woes, Survey Finds”
11/28/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/November-2016/11_28_2016_Downtown_Santa_Monica_Visitors_Grapple_with_Parking_Woes_Survey_Finds%20.html
Opinion: “A Thankful City” — Mario Fonda-Bonardi for SM.a.r.t (Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow)
11/26/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://smmirror.com/2016/11/oped-sma-r-t-a-thankful-city/
“Stunning Photos Show Plastic Pollution Covering Santa Monica Beach”
11/25/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://smmirror.com/2016/11/stunning-photos-show-plastic-pollution-covering-santa-monica-beach/
“Judge Rules Santa Monica Developer Forged Document in Real Estate Dispute”
11/23/16 – Los Angeles Business Journal
http://www.labusinessjournal.com/news/2016/nov/23/judge-rules-santa-monica-developer-forged-document/
Opinion: “Money, Power, and Local Politics” – Faustino Garza
11/23/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/letter-to-editor-12/158766
“Dr. Jose Escarce Honored for 16 Years of Board of Education Service”
11/21/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://smmirror.com/2016/11/smmusd-news-dr-jose-escarce-honored-for-16-years-of-board-of-education-service/
“The City that Ate Its Taxpayers” — Phil Brock for SM.a.r.t (Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow)
11/18/16 – Westside Today
http://westsidetoday.com/2016/11/18/123066/
“Santa Monica Hotel Union Urges Taller Buildings after Victory”
11/18/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/November-2016/11_18_2016_Santa_Monica_Hotel_Union_Urges_Taller_Buildings_After_Victory.html
“Semi-automatic Handgun and Ammunition Found in Backpack”
11/18/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/automatic-handgun-and-ammunition-found-in-backpack/158730
“Snapchat in Early Talks to Take Up to 400,000 sq ft at Santa Monica Business Park”
11/18/16 – The Real Deal
http://therealdeal.com/la/2016/11/18/snapchat-in-early-talks-to-take-up-to-400k-sf-at-santa-monica-business-park-sources/
“Want to See Global Warming’s Potential Impact on Santa Monica Beaches?”
11/17/16 – LA Weekly
http://www.laweekly.com/news/want-to-see-global-warmings-potential-impact-on-santa-monica-beaches-7621054
“Santa Monica Media Complex that Houses Dick Clark Productions Sold for $400 Million”
11/16/16 – Santa Monica Patch
http://patch.com/california/santamonica/santa-monica-media-complex-houses-dick-clark-productions-sold-400-million?utm_source=newsletter-daily&utm_medium=email&utm_term=business&utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_content=article-topstories&utm_slot=1
“History worth Repeating – West Los Angeles VA’s 128-year History”
11/16/16 – The Argonaut
http://argonautnews.com/history-worth-repeating/
“Santa Monica Municipal Budget among Highest per Capita in California”
11/15/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/November-2016/11_16_2016_Santa_Monica_Municipal_Budget_Among_Highest_Per_Capita_in_California.html
Opinion: “Bill Bauer: No Peer” – Charles Andrews
11/16/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/bill-bauer-no-peer/158690
“City Hall Wants Greater Presence in Vacant Buildings”
11/16/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/city-hall-wants-greater-presence-in-vacant-buildings/158687
“More Bars May Mean More Problems, Santa Monica Study Finds — Cities and communities with a high density of alcohol outlets were 3.7 times more likely to have high rates of violent crime.”
11/16/16 – Santa Monica Patch
http://patch.com/california/santamonica/more-bars-may-mean-more-problems-santa-monica-study-finds?utm_source=newsletter-daily&utm_medium=email&utm_term=community%20corner&utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_content=article-topstories&utm_slot=1
“County Reports Highlights Easy Access to Alcohol”
11/15/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/county-report-highlights-easy-access-to-alcohol/158671
“City Wages in Santa Monica Dwarf Those in Towns of Similar Size”
11/14/16 – CBSlocal.com
http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2016/11/14/only-on-2-city-wages-in-santa-monica-dwarf-those-in-towns-of-similar-size/
“Development Combatants in Santa Monica Consider Post Election Compromise”
11/14/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/November-2016/11_14_2016_Development_Combatants_in_Santa_Monica_Consider_Post_Election_Compromise.html
Opinion: “The High Cost of Learning”– Robert Taylor for SM.a.r.t (Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow)
11/11/16 – Westside Today
http://westsidetoday.com/2016/11/11/the-high-cost-of-learning/
Votes waiting to be counted”
11/11/16 — Santa Monica Daily Press
http://backissues.smdp.com/111116.pdf — page 7
Santa Monica Election Results to date: www.smvote.org
“Four million California ballots left to be counted” –
11/13/16 – Los Angeles Times — www.latimes.com
“Where can I find election results?”
11/13/16 — www.LATimes.com/results
“Santa Monica Police Receive $300,000 Grant to Help Prevent Traffic Deaths”
11/11/16 – Santa Monica Patch
http://patch.com/california/santamonica/santa-monica-police-receive-300k-grant-help-prevent-traffic-deaths
Opinion: “The way L.A. decides what gets built is outdated, morally corrupt and unfair”
Austin Beutner and Mickey Kantor
11/10/16 – Los Angeles Times
http://www.latimes.com/opinion/op-ed/la-oe-beutner-and-kantor-20161110-story.html
“Student Protests Spread in Wake of Trump Victory”
1/10/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/student-protests-spread-in-wake-of-trump-victory/158634
“Oracle in Contract to Buy 2700 Colorado in Santa Monica for $368 Million”
11/10/16 – The Real Deal
http://therealdeal.com/la/2016/11/10/oracle-in-contract-to-buy-2700-colorado-in-santa-monica-for-368m-sources/
“Clearing the Air in Santa Monica’s Apartments and Condos” – Gary Rhoades, Deputy City Attorney
11/9/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/clearing-the-air-in-santa-monicas-apartments-and-condos/158602
Opinion: “Our Jails Are Not Prepared to Deal with Mental Health: A Bill Has the Potential to Change That”
11/9/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/our-jails-are-not-prepared-to-deal-with-mental-health-a-bill-has-the-potential-to-change-that/158608
“Lines Wrap around the Block at Polling Station in Reed Park in Santa Monica”
11/8/16 – Santa Monica Observer
http://www.smobserved.com/story/2016/11/08/news/lines-wrap-around-the-block-at-polling-station-in-reed-park-in-santa-monica/2228.html
“Santa Monica Set to Tackle Downtown Community Plan”
11/8/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/November-2016/11_08_2016_Santa_Monica_Set_to_Tackle_Downtown_Community_Plan_Again.html
“Santa Monica Lantana Complex Sold for $400 Million”
11/8/16 – Los Angeles Business Journal
http://www.labusinessjournal.com/news/2016/nov/08/santa-monica-lantana-complex-sold-400-million/
“UCLA Nurses Lead Effort to Provide Free Flu Shots to Homeless”
11/8/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/news/UCLA-Nurses-Lead-Effort-to-Provide-Free-Flu-Shots-to-Homeless–/46236
“Santa Monica’s Big Blue Bus Continues Losing Riders”
11/8/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/November-2016/11_08_2016_Santa_Monicas_Big_Blue_Bus_Continues_Losing_Riders.html
“Contentious End to Santa Monica Election”
11/7/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/November-2016/11_07_2016_Contentious_End_to_Santa_Monica_Election_Season.html
“Santa Monica Voters Tackle Big Ballot”
11/7/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/November-2016/11_07_2016_Santa_Monica_Voters_Tackle_Big_Ballot.html
“Ocean Avenue South Honored as 2016 ULI Global Award for Excellence Winner”
11/7/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://smmirror.com/articles/News/-Ocean-Avenue-South-Honored-as-2016-ULI-Global-Award-for-Excellence-Winner/46233
“Lincoln Blvd. Is About to Get Even Slower”
11/6/16 – Santa Monica News
http://www.santamonicanews.org/post/152847108208/lincoln-blvd-is-about-to-get-even-slower
Opinion: “The Price of a Vote” – Laurence Eubank and Elizabeth Van Denburgh for the Santa Monica Transparency Project
11/7/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/the-price-of-a-vote/158588
Opinion: “Can Californians Handle Direct Democracy?” – Zev Yaroslavky, Director of the Los Angeles Initiative at the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs; former member of the L.A. County Board of Supervisors; former member of the L.A City Council
11/6/16 – Los Angeles Times
http://www.latimes.com/opinion/op-ed/la-oe-yaroslavsky-ballot-initiative-20161106-story.html
“City Councilman Accused of Taking $$ from Developer after Approving Project”
11/5/16 – Santa Monica Observer
http://www.smobserved.com/story/2016/11/05/politics/city-councilman-accused-of-taking-from-developer-after-approving-project/2208.html
Opinion: “Follow the money supporting ‘No on LV’ ” – Roger Swanson
11/5/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/your-column-here-no-on-lv/158560
Opinion: “Yes on LV” – Richard Hilton (current Vice Chair and former Chair, Santa Monica Housing Commission)
11/5/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press — http://smdp.com/yes-on-lv/158564
“Huge Success for Westside Food Bank’s Hunger Walk”
11/5/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/huge-success-for-westside-food-banks-hunger-walk/158562
Opinion: “Follow the money supporting ‘No on LV’ to unwrap LV’s real opponents” – Roger Swanson
11/5/16 – Santa Monica Observer
http://www.smobserved.com/story/2016/11/05/opinion/follow-the-money-supporting-no-on-lv-to-unwrap-lvs-real-opponents/2214.html
Opinion: “Downtown Mess” – Gale Elton
11/5/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/letter-to-editor-downtown-mess/158554
Opinion: “Ignore the Push Polls: Santa Monica Measure LV Isn’t Complicated”
10/24/16 – Santa Monica Observer
http://www.smobserved.com/story/2016/10/24/politics/ignore-the-push-polls-santa-monica-measure-lv-isnt-complicated/2137.html
“Drati Appointed Santa Monica-Malibu School Superintendent”
11/4/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/November-2016/11_04_2016_Drati_Appointed_Santa_Monica_Malibu_Schools_Superintendent.html
Opinion: “Follow the Money Supporting ‘No on LV’ to Unwrap LV’s Real Opponents” –Roger Swanson
11/3/16 – Santa Monica Observer–
http://www.smobserved.com/story/2016/11/03/opinion/follow-the-money-supporting-no-on-lv-to-unwrap-lvs-real-opponents/2214.html
“Nearly 3.8 Million Square Feet Await Approval in Santa Monica’s Jammed Development Pipeline”
11/3/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/November-2016/11_03_2016_Nearly_3_8_Million_Square_Feet_Await_Approval_in_Santa_Monicas_Jammed_%20Development_Pipeline.html – http://www.smgov.net/Departments/PCD/Plans-Projects/
“City Councilman Accused of Taking $ from Developer after Approving Project – Oaks Complaints Filed Today against Councilmember Terry O’Day over Village Trailer Park”
11/3/16 – Santa Monica Observer
http://www.smobserved.com/story/2016/11/03/news/city-councilman-accused-of-taking-from-developer-after-approving-project/2208.html
“Santa Monica could pass highly restrictive growth limits. Is L.A. next?”
11/2/16 – Los Angeles Times
http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-measure-lv-santa-monica-20161027-story.html
“Consumer Watchdog of Santa Monica Sues Anthem Blue Cross”
11/2/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Consumer-Watchdog-of-Santa-Monica-Sues-Anthem-Blue-Cross/46224
“SMDP Columnist Dies of Cancer”
11/2/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/smdp-columnist-dies-of-cancer/158492
“Suspect Attacks Police Officer in 7-11”
11/1/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/suspect-attacks-police-officer-in-7-11/158461
Opinion: “The Battle of a Santa Monica 2016 Ballot Measure – Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt”
Laurence Eubank and Elizabeth Van Denburgh for the Transparency Project
11/1/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/the-battle-of-a-santa-monica-2016-ballot-measure/158459
“Santa Monica Hosts First Community Climate Action Summit”
11/1/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Santa-Monica-Hosts-First-Community-Climate-Action-Summit-VIDEO/46217
“New Santa Monica-Malibu Schools Superintendent Expected to Be Appointed Thursday”
10/31/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/October-2016/10_31_2016_New_Santa_Monica_Malibu_Schools_Superintendent_Expected_to_be_Appointed_Thursday.html
Opinion: “Fireman: How dare they use public safety to manipulate your vote on Measure LV”
10/30/16 – Santa Monica Observer
http://www.smobserved.com/story/2016/10/30/opinion/fireman-how-dare-they-use-public-safety-to-manipulate-your-vote-on-measure-lv/2186.html
“Frank Gehry’s Hollywood Tower Faces Pressure to Downsize”
10/29/16 – West Hollywood Patch
http://patch.com/california/westhollywood/frank-gehrys-hollywood-tower-faces-pressure-downsize
“School District Names Next Superintendent”
10/29/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/school-district-names-next-superintendent/158450
“Columnist and friend Bill Bauer passes”
10/28/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/columnist-and-friend-bill-bauer/158440
“Get Involved: Climate Action Day”
10/28/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/Santa-Monica/Get-Involved-Climate-Action-Day/46205
“Fundraising for Major Opposition to Santa Monica’s LUVE Measure Tops $1.1 Million”
10/28/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/October-2016/10_28_2016_Fundraising_for_Major_Opposition_to_Santa_Monicas_LUVE_Measure_Tops_1_1_Million.html
Opinion: “Santa Monica’s Divine Comedy”
Phil Brock for SMa.r.t. (Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow)
10/28/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Opinion-SMart—Santa-Monicas-Divine-Comedy/46212
“Santa Monica College Top in Transfers for 26th Straight Year”
10/26/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/October-2016/10_26_2016_Santa_Monica_College_Top_in_Transfers_for_26th_Straight_Year.html
“…In 2015-2016, SMC transferred a school record 1,097 students….The college also led in the number of African-American and Latino students transferring to UC campuses, with 37 African-Americans and 166 Latinos, college officials said….”
(Note from Zina: Fall 2015 enrollment at SMC was 32,384. Enrollment during the entire 2015-16 school year totaled 45,474. This according to the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office Data Mart. http://datamart.cccco.edu/Students/Student_Term_Annual_Count.aspx )
“Ballot Box Rebellion: Armen Melkonians asks Santa Monica voters to put the brakes on new development” —
10/26/16 – The Argonaut
http://argonautnews.com/ballot-box-rebellion/
“PBS SoCal KOCE Moving Operations to Sawtelle District near Santa Monica”
10/26/16 – Santa Monica Patch
http://patch.com/california/santamonica/pbs-socal-koce-moving-operations-sawtelle-district-near-santa-monica?utm_source=newsletter-daily&utm_medium=email&utm_term=arts%20%26%20entertainment&utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_content=article-topstories
Opinion: “Ignore the Push Polls: Santa Monica Measure LV Isn’t Complicated”
10/24/16 – Santa Monica Observer
http://www.smobserved.com/story/2016/10/24/politics/ignore-the-push-polls-santa-monica-measure-lv-isnt-complicated/2137.html
Opinion: “The Alchemy of Greed”
Phil Brock for SMa.r.t (Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow)
10/21/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Opinion-SMart-Santa-Monica-Architects-for-a-Responsible-Tomorrow/46178
Opinion: “A Letter to voters” – John C. Smith
10/20/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/your-column-here-a-letter-to-voters/158228
“Homeless Documentary Features Venice and Santa Monica”
10/18/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/homeless-documentary-features-venice-and-santa-monica/158204
Opinion: “The Old Soldiers’ Home” – Susan Cloke
10/17/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/What-Say-You-The-Old-Soldiers-Home/46155
Opinion: “Single Family Residences Are Inefficient and Should Be Banned” (satire) – Bill Johnson
10/17/16 – Santa Monica Observed
http://www.smobserved.com/story/2016/10/17/opinion/single-family-residences-are-inefficient-and-should-be-banned/2129.html
Opinion: “Too Much Monkey Business” – Charles Andrews
10/12/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/too-much-monkey-business-2/158078
“Santa Monica Coalition Endorses Slow Growth Initiative”
9/26/16 (revised) – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/September-2016/09_20_2016_Santa_Monica_Coalition_Endorses_Slow_Growth_Initiative.html
“Santa Monica requests more than 30,000 vote-by-mail ballots”
10/15/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/santa-monica-requests-more-than-30000-vote-by-mail-ballots/158143
Opinion: “When It Rains, It Pours (Money) – Part 2” — Daniel Jansenson, Architect, for SMa.r.t.
(Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow)
10/14/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Opinion-SMart-When-It-Rains-It-Pours-Money-Part-2–/46150
“New Santa Monica Tenants Should Receive Official Notice of Their Rights, Rent Commissioner Says” —
10/14/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/October-2016/10_14_2016_New_Santa_Monica_Tenants_Should_Receive_Official_Notice_of_Their_%20Rights_Rent_Commissioner_Says.html
“Santa Monica to Hold Community Summit on Climate Change Action Plan”
10/13/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/October-2016/10_13_2016_Santa_Monica_to_Hold_Community_Summit_on_Climate_Change_Action_Plan.html
“Santa Monica History Museum takes you back in time”
10/12/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/santa-monica-history-museum-takes-you-back-in-time/158065
“LV Supporters, Santa Monica Councilmember Clash as Campaign Intensifies”
10/12/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/October-2016/10_12_2016_LV_Supporters_Santa_Monica_Councilmember_Clash_as_Campaign_Intensifies.htm
Opinion: “Measure V” – Raymond Johnson
10/12/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/letter-to-editor-measure-v/158063
Opinion: “Yes on Measure LV” – Dhun May
10/11/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/letter-to-editor-2/158048
“SMC offers local students priority enrollment”
10/11/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/smc-offers-local-students-priority-enrollment/158050
Opinion: “Measure LV” – Jill Chapin
10/8/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/your-column-here-measure-lv/157984
Opinion: “Deceptive Advertising Won’t Fool the People: Measure LV Will End Over-development” – Tricia Crane
10/8/16 – Santa Monica Observed
http://www.smobserved.com/story/2016/10/08/politics/deceptive-advertising-wont-fool-the-people-measure-lv-will-end-over-development-traffic/2074.html
Opinion: “When It Rains (Money) It Pours – Part 1” – Thane Roberts for SMa.r.t (Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Future)
10/7/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/news/Opinion-SMart—When-it-Rains-Money-it-Pours/46122
“Hybrid SMO Park Gets Go Ahead”
10/7/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/news/Hybrid-SMO-Park-Gets-Go-Ahead/46120
“Coffee with a Cop” – Friday, October 7
10/5/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Coffee-With-a-Cop-/46112
Community members are encouraged to join SMPD at any of the six locations.
“Santa Monica Unlikely to Avoid another Iconic Store’s Possible Departure” – Busy Bee Hardware
10/5/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/October-2016/10_05_2016_Santa_Monica_Unlikely_to_Avoid_Another_Iconic_Stores_Possible_Departure.html
“Santa Monica’s RAND Corporation Wins $500 Million Contract from Homeland Security”
10/5/16 – Santa Monica Patch
http://patch.com/california/santamonica/santa-monicas-rand-corp-wins-500-million-contract-homeland-security?utm_source=newsletter-daily&utm_medium=email&utm_term=business&utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_content=article-topstories
“Man shot by Sheriff’s deputy at Expo Line station in Downtown Santa Monica”
10/4/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/man-shot-by-sheriffs-deputy-at-expo-line-station-in-downtown-santa-monica/157894
“Busy Bee Hardware in Struggle with UCLA to Remain in Santa Monica”
10/4/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/October-2016/10_04_2016_Busy_Bee_Hardware_in_Struggle_with_UCLA_to_Remain_in_Santa%20Monica.html
“Pollworkers wanted for the upcoming election”
10/3/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/pollworkers-wanted-for-the-upcoming-election/157856
“Opposition to Santa Monica LUVE Measure Raises Nearly $1 Million”
9/30/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/September-2016/09_30_2016_Opposition_to_Santa_Monica_LUVE_Measure_Raises_Nearly_1_Million.html
Opinion: “Busy as a Bee”
Phil Brock for SMa.r.t. (Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow)
9/30/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Opinion-SMart-Busy-as-a-Bee/46096
“What’s next for West LA’s big new development – Martin Expo Town Center?”
9/30/16 – LA Curbed
http://la.curbed.com/2016/9/30/13118254/martin-expo-development-approved-west-la
“Which restaurants flunked health inspections around Santa Monica”
9/30/16 — Santa Monica Patch
http://patch.com/california/santamonica/which-restaurants-flunked-health-inspections-around-santa-monica?utm_source=newsletter-daily&utm_medium=email&utm_term=health%20%26%20fitness&utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_content=article-topstories
“Edison Language Academy Named One of the Best Schools in the Nation”
9/29/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Edison-Language-Academy-Named-One-of-the-Best-Schools-in-the-Nation/46088
“Report Finds Fewer Santa Monica City Employees Commuting Solo”
9/29/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/September-2016/09_29_2016_Report_Finds_Fewer_Santa_Monica_City_Employees_Commuting_Solo.html
“Santa Monica Police Excessive Force Case Cost Rises to More than $2 million”
9/29/16 — Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/September-2016/09_29_2016_Santa_Monica_Police_Excessive_Force_Case_Cost_Rises_to_More_Than_2_Million.html
“Santa Monica Assemblyman’s Granny Flats Bill Signed into Law”
9/28/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/September-2016/09_28_2016_Santa_Monica_Assemblymans_Granny_Flats_Bill_Signed_into_Law.html
“Carousel Café Closing for good”
9/28/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/last-go-round-for-carousel-cafe/157713
“Santa Monica Program to Help Poor and Elderly with Rent Halted Before Starting”
9/28/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/September-2016/09_28_2016_Santa_Monica_Program_to_Help_Poor_and_Elderly_with_Rent_Halted_Before_Starting.html
“Neighborhood Forum Pits Santa Monica Council Incumbents against Challengers”
9/27/16 — Santa Monica Lookout
http://surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/September-2016/09_27_2016_Neighborhood_Forum_Pits_Santa_Monica_Council_Incumbents_Challengers.html
Opinion: “Follow the Money: Local Ballot Measures SM and V” – Santa Monica Transparency Project
9/26/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/follow-the-money-local-ballot-measures-sm-and-v/157663
Opinion: “Clueless in Santa Monica”
Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow (SMa.r.t)
9/23/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Opinion-SMart-Clueless-In-Santa-Monica-/46062
“Samohi Celebrates!”
9/23/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Samohi-Celebrates/46066
Opinion: “Justice? – No CLUE” – Charles Andrews
9/21/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/justice-no-clue/157541
“Santa Monica Coalition Endorses Slow Growth Initiative”
9/20/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/September-2016/09_20_2016_Santa_Monica_Coalition_Endorses_Slow_Growth_Initiative.html
“Another Step this Week in the Transformation of Santa Monica’s Lincoln Boulevard”
9/20/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/September-2016/09_20_2016_Another_Step_This_Week_in_Transformation_of_Santa_Monicas_Lincoln_Boulevard.html
“Santa Monica Hires New Chief Information Officer”
9/20/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/September-2016/09_20_2016_Santa_Monica_Hires_New_Chief_Information_Officer.html
Opinion: “Macro Problems and Micro Planning Put City’s Future at Risk”
Thane Roberts AIA and Ron Goldman FAIA for SMa.r.t. (Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow) —
9/16/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/OpEd-SMARt-Macro-Problems-and-Micro-Planning-Put-Citys-Future-At-Risk/46032
“Community mourns late skateboarder” – 23rd and Ocean Park Blvd.
9/15/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/community-mourns-late-skateboarder/157378
“How to Avoid the Contractor Blues” — Gary Rhoades, Deputy City Attorney, City of Santa Monica
9/14/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/how-to-avoid-the-contractor-blues/157335
Opinion: “Follow the Money – Local Ballot Measures”
Mary Marlow, Santa Monica Transparency Project
9/12/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/follow-the-money-local-ballot-measures/157287
“Santa Monica Housing Developer Donates $125,000 to Oppose LV”
9/12/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/September-2016/09_12_2016_Santa_Monica_Housing_Developer_Donates_125000_to_Oppose_LV.html
Opinion: “Money Talks” – Joan Rodman
9/12/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/letter-to-editor-money-talks/157285
“Low Cost Bus Passes Proposed for Santa Monica Students”
9/9/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/September-2016/09_09_2016_Low_Cost_Bus_Passes_Proposed_for_Santa_Monica_Students.html
“Santa Monica Urban Forest Plan Slated for Update”
9/9/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/September-2016/09_09_2016_Santa_Monica_Urban_Forest_Plan_Slated_for_Update.html
Opinion: “The Soul of Wilshire Boulevard”
Phil Brock for SMa.r.t. (Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow)
9/9/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/OpEd-SMart-on-The-Soul-of-Wilshire-Boulevard/46006
“Jury Awards $1.1 Million in Excessive Force Case against Santa Monica Police”
9/7/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/September-2016/9_07_2016_Jury_Awards_1_1_Million_in%20_Excessive_Force_Case_Against_Santa_Monica_Police.html
“Drive-by Shooting and Double Stabbing on Pico – Witnesses Needed”
9/6/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Drive-By-Shooting-and-Double-Stabbing-on-Pico—Witnesses-Needed/45983
“Shots fired during fight on Pico”
9/6/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/shots-fired-during-fight-on-pico/157157
Opinion: “Dance to Development” – Charles Andrews
9/6/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/dance-to-development/157172
Opinion: “A Sense of Place”
Thane Roberts for SMa.r.t. — Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow
9/2/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/SMart-OpEd-A-Sense-of-Place/45982
“Legislature Passes Santa Monica Senator’s Bill for Public Campaign Financing”
9/2/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/September-2016/09_02_2016_Legislature_Passes_Santa_Monica_Senators_Bill_for_Public_Campaign_Financing.html
“Affordable Housing Bills Passed”
9/2/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Affordable-Housing-Bills-Passed/45978
Opinion: “Despite Lower Prices, Gas Gouging Signs Continue” – Tom Elias
9/2/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/OpEd-Despite-Lower-Prices-Gas-Gouging-Signs-Continue/45980
“Former Mayor Opposes Santa Monica College Bond Measure”
9/1/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/September-2016/09_01_2016_Former_Mayor_Opposes_Santa_Monica_College_Bond_Measure.html
“Crash leaves skateboarder dead”
8/31/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/santa-monica-crash-leaves-skateboarder-dead/156989
“Santa Monica City Manager Issues Progress Report”
8/30/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/August-2016/08_30_2016_Santa_Monica_City_Manager_Issues_Progress_Report.html
Opinion: “Political Endorsements: The Give and The Get” –
Laurence Eubank for the Transparency Project
8/30/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/the-give-and-the-get/156932
“Santa Monica Lawmaker’s Voting Bill Passes Legislature”
8/30/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/August-2016/08_30_2016_Santa_Monica_Lawmakers_Voting_Bill_Passes_Legislature.html
“Rising Contamination at Santa Monica Beaches despite Drought”
8/31/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/August-2016/08_31_2016_Rising_Contamination_at_Santa_Monica_Beaches_Despite_Drought.html
“Santa Monica Pier Installation Provides Glimpse of Sea Level Rise”
8/31/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/August-2016/08_31_2016_Santa_Monica_Pier_Installation_Provides_Glimpse_of_Sea_Level_Rise.html
“Man shot in home invasion robbery”
8/29/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/man-shot-in-home-invasion-robbery/156928
“Legislature passes Santa Monica Assemblyman’s Orca protection act”
8/29/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/August-2016/08_29_2016_Legislature_Passes_Santa_Monica_Assemblymans_Orca_Protection_Act.html
Opinion: “A Crock by Any Other Name” – Bill Bauer
8/29/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/a-crock-by-any-other-name/156960
“By the numbers: a look at a bustling Santa Monica district”
8/29/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/by-the-numbers-a-look-at-a-bustling-santa-monica-district/156902
“Rivals Argue about Santa Monica College’s Bond Measure Needs”
8/26/16 — Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/August-2016/08_26_2016_Rivals_Argue_About_Santa_Monica_Colleges_Bond_Measure_Needs.html
Opinion: “SMa.r.t – Failing to Plan Is Planning to Fail”
8/26/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/SMART-Failing-to-Plan-is-Planning-to-Fail/45943
“Pollworkers Needed for the General Election”
8/24/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://backissues.smdp.com/082416.pdf
“Record Crowds Jam Downtown Santa Monica This Summer”
8/23/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/August-2016/08_23_2016_Record_Crowds_Jam_Downtown_Santa_Monica_this_Summer.html
“Downtown Santa Monica Becoming Urban Core of the Future”
8/23/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/August-2016/08_23_2016_Downtown_Santa_Monica_Becoming_Urban_Core_of_the_Future.html
“Local Ballot Measures Receive Names”
8/23/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/August-2016/08_23_2016_Local_Ballot_Measures_Receive_Names.html
“Mobility, Homelessness Cited as Downtown Santa Monica Challenges”
8/22/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/mobility-homelessness-cited-as-downtown-santa-monica-challenges/156781
“Roommates lead Santa Monica Police to teen who had zip guns” – 2200 block 28th Street
8/22/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/roommates-lead-santa-monica-police-to-teen-who-had-zip-guns/156774
“Pico Boulevard transformed into mural mecca”
8/22/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/pico-boulevard-transformed-into-mural-mecca/156778
“Santa Monica Ballot Set with 10 Council Candidates”
8/22/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/August-2016/08_22_2016_Santa_Monica_Ballot_Set_with_10_Council_Candidates.html
Opinion: “SMa.r.t.: Reclaiming Our Civic & Architectural Culture”
Ron Goldman for SMa.r.t. (Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow)
8/19/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/SMart-Reclaiming-Our-Civic–Architectural-Culture/45919
“Big Blue Bus Service Route Changes”
8/19/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/Santa-Monica/Big-Blue-Bus-Service-Route-Changes–Sunday/45912
“Downtown Discussions”
8/19/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Downtown-Discussions/45916
“Lifeguards busy amid summer surge at Santa Monica beaches”
8/18/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/lifeguards-busy-amid-summer-surge-at-santa-monica-beaches/156730
“Pitched Battle Over 1950s Ocean-Front Apartment Building in Santa Monica Ends”
8/17/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/August-2016/08_17_%202016_Front_Apartments_in_Santa_Monica_Ends_Quietly.html
“SMRR Decides Not to Endorse Full Slate for Santa Monica City Council”
8/15/16 — Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/August-2016/08_15_2016_SMRR_Decides_Not_to_Endorse_Full_Slate_for_Santa_Monica_City_Council.html
“Santa Monica’s Virginia Avenue Park Flourishing after First Decade, Director Says”
8/15/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/August-2016/08_15_2016_Santa_Monicas_Virginia_Avenue_Park_Flourishing_After_First_Decade_Director_Says.html
“Candidate fields set for Santa Monica elections”
8/12/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/candidate-fields-set-for-santa-monica-elections/156666
“$50,000 Plus per Concert – Is It Worth It?
8/12/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/50000-plus-per-Concert—Is-it-Worth-It/45882
Opinion: “A SMa.r.t Invitation”
8/12/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/A-SMart-Invitation/45885
“Santa Monica Council Authorizes Study of Ellis Based Evictions”
8/12/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/August-2016/08_12_2016_Santa_Monica_Council_Authorizes_Study_of_Ellis_Based_Evictions.html
“Former Planning Commissioner Returns to Post after 16 Years”
8/11/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/August-2016/08_11_2016_Former_Santa_Monica_Planning_Commissioner_Returns_to_Post_After_16_Years.html
Opinion: “Reader Reflection: A Drive to Sunday Night Dinner through Downtown Santa Monica” — Rosanna Ferraro-Jensen —
8/10/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/Santa-Monica/Reader-Reflection-A-Drive-to-Sunday-Night-Dinner-through-Downtown-Santa-Monica/45874
Opinion: “Standing up for LUVE and for Santa Monica” – Don Wagner
8/9/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/letter-standing-up-for-luve-and-for-santa-monica/156592
“Second Santa Monica Downtown Plan Meeting Tackles Preservation and Change”
8/9/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/August-2016/08_09_2016_Second_Santa_Monica_Downtown_Plan_Meeting_Tackles_Preservation_and_Change.html
“Planning Commission revisits zoning code”
8/9/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/planning-commission-revisits-zoning-code/156599
“Movie at Monica Film Center spotlights black athletes at 1936 Olympics”
8/6/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/movie-at-monica-film-center-spotlights-black-athletes-at-1936-olympics/156568
“Council Should Study Why Housing Units Leave Santa Monica Rental Market, Staff Says”
8/5/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/August-2016/08_05_2016_Council_Should_Study_Why_Housing_Units_Leave_Santa_Monica_Rental_Market_Staff_Says.html
“New Study Ranks Santa Monica among the Least Affordable for First-Time Home Buyers”
8/4/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/August-2016/08_04_2016_New_Study_Ranks_Santa_Monica_Among_Least_Affordable_for_First-Time_Home_Buyers.html
“$135,000 Raised to Fight Santa Monica’s LUVE Initiative”
8/3/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/August-2016/08_03_2016_135K_Raised_to_Fight_Santa_Monicas_LUVE_Initiative.html
Opinion: “SMRR tactics work — in a conventional manner” – Charles Andrews
8/3/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/smrr-tactics-work-in-a-conventional-manner/156507
“SMRR “Non-Support” on Slow-Growth Ballot Measure Prompts Anger among Backers”
8/2/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/August-2016/08_02_2016_SMRR_Non-Support_on_Slow-Growth_Ballot_Measure_Prompts_Anger_Among_Backers.html
“Bystanders Flock to Help Injured Motorcyclist on Ocean Park”
8/2/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/Santa-Monica/Bystanders-Flock-to-Help-Injured-Motorcyclist-on-Ocean-Park/45842
“National Night Out events spread to four Santa Monica parks”
8/2/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/national-night-out-events-spread-to-four-santa-monica-parks/156503
“Survey Finds Most Big Blue Bus Passengers Satisfied with Service”
8/2/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/August-2016/08_02_2016_Survey_Finds_Most_Big_Blue_Bus_Passengers_Satisfied_with_Service.html
“How tracking terror helps Santa Monica emergency experts”
8/1/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/how-tracking-terror-helps-santa-monica-emergency-experts/156485
“SMRR Endorses Three Santa Monica Council Incumbents, Won’t Back LUVE”
8/1/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/August-2016/08_01_2016_SMRR_Endorses_Three_Santa_Monica_Council_Incumbents_Wont_Back_LUVE.html
Opinion: “The magic of adaptive reuse”
Mario Fonda-Bonardi AIA for SMa.r.t. (Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow)
7/30/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/the-magic-of-adaptive-reuse/156468
“Santa Monica Bike Share Program Draws Riders, Still in Red”
7/29/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/July-2016/07_29_2016_Santa_Monica_Bike_Share_Program_Draws_Riders_Still_in_Red.html
“Santa Monica Candidates Seek Campaign Boost at SMRR Convention”
7/29/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/July-2016/07_29_2016_Santa_Monica_Candidates_Seek_Campaign_Boost_at_SMRR_Convention.html
“Council Finalizes Santa Monica Anti-Corruption Measure for Ballot…”
7/29/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/July-2016/07_29_2016_Council_Finalizes_Santa_Monica_Anti-Corruption_Measure_for_Ballot_%20Names_Friendship_City.html
“Santa Monica City Council Votes to Close Airport by 2018”
7/28/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/July-2016/07_28_2016_Santa_Monica_City_Council_Votes_to_Close_Airport_by_2018.html
“City Council floats intent to close Santa Monica Airport”
7/28/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/city-council-floats-intent-to-close-santa-monica-airport/156439
“Proponents and Opponents Offer Widely Differing Views of Santa Monica Slow Growth Initiative”
7/28/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/July-2016/07_28_2016_Proponents_and_Opponents_Offer_Widely_Differing_Views_of_Santa_Monica_Slow-Growth_Initiative.html
Opinion: “How affordable housing is funded in Santa Monica” –
Richard Hilton, member and former chair of the Santa Monica Housing Commission
7/27/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/how-affordable-housing-is-funded-in-santa-monica/156418
“Cash for Keys”
7/27/16 — The Argonaut
http://argonautnews.com/cash-for-keys/
“Ballot measures headed for City Council approval”
7/25/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/ballot-measures-headed-for-city-council-approval/156397
“Unemployment Drops to 4.8% in Los Angeles County”
7/22/16 – Santa Monica Patch
http://patch.com/california/santamonica/s/ftwsb/unemployment-drops-to-4-8-percent-in-los-angeles-county
“Santa Monica Maintains Emergency Drought Measures”
7/22/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Santa-Monica-Maintains-Emergency-Drought-Measures/45802
“Incumbents Outnumber Challengers in Santa Monica Board Races”
7/20/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/July-2016/07_20_2016_Incumbents_Outnumber_Challengers_in_Santa_Monica_Board_Races.html
“Three Proposed High-Rises among Major Santa Monica Projects Awaiting Fate of LUVE”
7/19/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/July-2016/07_19_2016_Three_Proposed_High-Rises_Among_Major_Santa_Monica_Projects_Awaiting_Fate_of_LUVE.html
“Rare Officer-Involved Shooting in Santa Monica to Prompt Look at Protocol”
7/19/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/July-2016/07_19_2016_Rare_Officer-Involved_Shooting_in_Santa_Monica_to_Prompt_Look_at_Protocol.html
“Co-Author of LUVE Initiative among Potential Candidates Vying for City Council”
7/19/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/July-2016/07_19_2016_Co-Author_of_LUVE_Initiative_Among_Potential_Candidates_Vying_for_City_Council.html
“Choosing Healthcare for the End of Your Life”
7/19/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/choosing-healthcare-for-the-end-of-your-life/156312
“First Wave of Candidates Pull Nomination Papers”
7/19/16 — Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/first-wave-of-candidates-pull-nomination-papers/156324
“Taking a hard look at gun violence”
7/18/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/taking-a-hard-look-at-gun-violence/156305
Opinion: “Lookin’ for LUVE in Santa Monica” – Bill Bauer
7/18/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/lookin-for-luve-in-santa-monica/156295
“Santa Monica enters official campaign season”
7/16/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/santa-monica-enters-official-campaign-season/156289
Opinion: “Is Santa Monica destined to become a Notopia?”
Samuel Tolkin for SMa.r.t. (Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow)
7/16/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/is-santa-monica-destined-to-become-a-notopia/156280
Opinion: “The Sprawling Legacy of Leo Carrillo” – Kevin Bender
7/16/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/the-sprawling-legacy-of-leo-carrillo/156274
“Santa Monica Meets Water Reduction Goals, Maintains Conservation Plan”
7/14/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/July-2016/07_14_2016_Santa_Monica_Meets_Water_Reduction_Goals_Maintains_Conservation_Plan.html
“LUVE Initiative Placed on Santa Monica Ballot”
7/13/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/July-2016/07_13_2016_LUVE_Initiative_Placed_on_Santa_Monica_Ballot.html
“LUVE initiative advances towards November ballot”
7/14/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/luve-initiative-advances-towards-november-ballot/156251
Opinion: “What the Beach Boys have to do with love” – Charles Andrews
7/13/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/what-the-beach-boys-have-to-do-with-love/156218
“Santa Monica Wins First Conviction in Battle to Stop Illegal Short-term Rentals”
7/13/16 — Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/July-2016/07_13_2016_Santa_Monica_Wins_First_Conviction_in_Battle_to_Stop_Illegal_Short-term_Rentals.html
“Expo Line Ridership Increases More than Half since the Expansion from Culver City to Santa Monica” —
7/12/16 – Santa Monica Patch
http://patch.com/california/santamonica/expo-line-ridership-increases-more-half-expansion-culver-city-santa-monica?utm_source=newsletter-daily&utm_medium=email&utm_term=police%20%26%20fire&utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_content=article-topstories
Opinion: “Santa Monica citizens in the dark as planning goes rogue” – Sma.r.t Thinking
7/9/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/santa-monica-citizens-in-the-dark-as-planning-goes-rogue/156167
“Santa Monica Consumer Advocate Group Wants Tesla to Disable ‘Autopilot’ “
7/8/16 – Santa Monica Patch
http://patch.com/california/santamonica/santa-monica-consumer-advocate-group-wants-tesla-disable-autopilot?utm_source=newsletter-daily&utm_medium=email&utm_term=business&utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_content=article-topstories
“$345 Million Santa Monica College Bond Measure Place on Ballot”
7/7/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/July-2016/07_07_2016_345_Million_Santa_Monica_College_Bond_Measure_Placed_on_Ballot.html
“Residents Oppose $345 Million SMC Board Measure”
7/7/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://smmirror.com/articles/News/Residents-Oppose-345-Million-SMC-Bond-Measure/45786
“Neighborhood Organization Opposes SMC $345 Million Bond Measure”
7/6/16 – Santa Monica Observer
http://www.smobserved.com/story/2016/07/06/opinion/neighborhood-organization-opposes-smc-345-bond-measure/1572.html
Opinion: “Saying Goodbye to the Santa Monica YWCA” –
Anne-Marie Spataru, President, Board of Directors, YWCA Santa Monica / Westside
7/6/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/letter-saying-goodbye-to-santa-monica-ywca/156122
“Three Santa Monica Landlords Granted Permission to Move into Their Vacant Buildings”
7/6/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/July-2016/07_06_2016_Three_Santa_Monica_Landlords_Granted_Permission_to_Move_into_Their_Vacant_Buildings.html
“Susan Cline to Be New Santa Monica Public Works Director”
7/6/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Susan-Cline-to-be-New-Santa-Monica-Public-Works-Director/45783
“Santa Monica church raising money for Orlando shooting victims”
7/5/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/santa-monica-church-raising-money-for-orlando-shooting-victims/156113
“Amendments to Santa Monica’s Anti-Corruption Law Headed for Ballot”
7/5/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/July-2016/07_05_2016_Amendments_to_Santa_Monicas_Anti_Corruption_Law_Headed_for_Ballot.html
Opinion: “Independence from taxes and loud fireworks” – Bill Bauer
7/4/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/independence-from-taxes-and-loud-fireworks/156096
Opinion: “Independence Day is a time to celebrate Santa Monica” – Phil Brock for SMa.r.t Thinking
7/2/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/independence-day-is-a-time-to-celebrate-santa-monica/156083
Opinion: “YWCA: Building the Character of a City” – Steve Stajich
7/1/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/YWCA-Building-the-Character-of-a-City/45769
“Santa Monica minimum wage rule takes effect”
7/1/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/santa-monica-minimum-wage-rules-take-effect/156074
“SMMUSD names two interim superintendents”
7/1/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/smmusd-names-two-interim-superintendents/156068
“Santa Monica Ballot Will Include Two Sales Tax Measures”
6/30/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/June-2016/06_30_2016_Santa_Monica_Ballot_Will_Include_Two_Sales_Tax_Measures.html
Opinion: “Why, oh why, are we losing the Y?” – Charles Andrews
6/29/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/why-oh-why-are-we-losing-the-y/156026
“Fireworks Aren’t So Festive for Your Pets”
6/28/16 – Santa Monica Patch
http://patch.com/california/santamonica/s/fsvzq/fireworks-arent-so-festive-for-your-pets?utm_source=newsletter-daily&utm_medium=email&utm_term=seasonal%20%26%20holidays&utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_content=article-topstories
“July 4 Parade: Last Chance to Join”
6/27/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/Ocean-Park-Association/July-4-Parade-Last-Chance-to-Join/45730
“Santa Monica’s LUVE Initiative Not a Unique Concept in California”
6/27/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/June-2016/06_27_2016_Santa_Monicas_LUVE_Initiative_Not_Unique_Concept_in_California.html
“State budget provides development incentives”
6/27/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/state-budget-provides-development-incentives/156016
“Council to hear revenue and spending proposals on June 28”
6/27/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/council-to-hear-revenue-and-spending-proposals-on-june-28/155994
“SMMUSD Board supports city tax”
6/27/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/smmusd-board-supports-city-tax/155996
“Volunteer Companion Care Eases Loneliness”
6/26/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Volunteer-Companion-Care-Eases-Loneliness-and-UCLA/45720
Opinion: “Santa Monica YWCA Irreplaceable” — Nancy Kaufman
6/25/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/santa-monica-ywca-irreplaceable/155980
Opinion: “Will Breeze bikeshare find sustained success in Santa Monica?” –
Mario Fonda-Bonardi for Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow (Sma.r.t Thinking)
6/25/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/will-breeze-bikeshare-find-sustained-success-in-santa-monica/155986
“Santa Monica Streets Getting Busier, Police Chief Says”
6/24/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/June-2016/06_24_2016_Santa_Monica_Steets_Getting_Busier_Police_Chief_Says.html
“More candidates file for November election”
6/25/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/more-candidates-file-for-november-election/155972
“Main Street July 4 Parade, Last Chance to Join”
6/24/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Main-Street-July-4-Parade-Last-Chance-to-Join/45714
“Santa Monica Ballot Could Feature Three Tax Measures”
6/23/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/June-2016/06_23_2016_Santa_Monica_Ballot_Could_Feature_Three_Tax_Measures.html
“Overtime pay looms large on Santa Monica books”
6/23/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/overtime-pay-looms-large-on-santa-monica-books/155945
“Santa Monica Project Named Finalist for Global Award”
6/21/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/June-2016/06_21_2016_Santa_Monica_Project_Named_Finalist_for_Global_Award.html
“Cautious optimism for SMMUSD equity plan”
6/21/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/cautious-optimism-for-smmusd-equity-plan/155913
“Hunger gap impacts Santa Monica youth”
6/21/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/hunger-gap-impacts-santa-monica-youth/155911
“1 in 10 CSU students is homeless – In addition, 1 in 5 lacks steady access to food, according to a study commissioned by the university system”
6/20/16 – Los Angeles Times
http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-cal-state-homelessness-20160620-snap-story.html
Opinion: “The truth about LUVE, money, and housing” – Sma.r.t (Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow)
6/18/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/the-truth-about-luve-money-and-housing/155879
Opinion: “In Santa Monica, 40 years of blossoming diversity” – Chris Gutierrez
6/18/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/in-santa-monica-40-years-of-blossoming-biodiversity/155874
“Santa Monica Emergency Response Improves, Officials Say”
6/17/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/June-2016/06_17_2016_Santa_Monica_Emergency_Response_Improves_Officials_Say.html‘
“Santa Monica renews funding for PYFC after hiatus”
6/17/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/santa-monica-renews-funding-for-pyfc-after-hiatus/155865
“LUVE Studied: Council Orders Review”
6/16/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/Santa-Monica/LUVE-Studied-Council-Orders-Review/45679
“City Council asks for study of LUVE Initiative”
6/16/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/city-council-asks-for-study-of-luve-initiative/155845
Video: “Santa Monica Multi-Faith Vigil Remembers Orlando”
6/16/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Santa-Monica-Multi-Faith-Vigil-Remembers-Orlando-VIDEO/45674
“Santa Monica’s Big Blue Bus Ushers in Major Changes”
6/16/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/June-2016/06_16_2016_Santa_Monicas_Big_Blue_Bus_Ushers_in_Major_Changes.html
“Community Invited to Airport Park Expansion Project Event”
6/15/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Community-Invited-to-Airport-Park-Expansion-Project-Event/45662
“Santa Monica Council Orders Study of LUVE Initiative”
6/15/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/June-2016/06_15_2016_Santa_Monica_Council_Orders_Study_of_LUVE_Initiative.html
“Indiana Man Arrested in Santa Monica, Arraigned on Multiple Weapons Charges” — James Wesley Howell was arrested with multiple weapons and explosives in his car Sunday. He told police he was going to L.A. Pride Festival.
6/15/16 – Santa Monica Patch
http://patch.com/california/santamonica/indiana-man-arrested-santa-monica-arraigned-multiple-weapons-charges?utm_source=newsletter-daily&utm_medium=email&utm_term=police%20%26%20fire&utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_content=article-topstories – “…The judge granted prosecutors request to raise his bail from $500,000 to $2 million, citing his Indiana conviction and the fact that he drove from Indiana to Santa Monica, where he had no known connection. They considered him a flight risk….”
“Santa Monica Police make arrest in murder case”
6/14/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/smpd-make-arrest-in-murder-case/155816
“5 Things to Know about Governor Brown’s Proposed Housing Plan”
6/15/16 – 89.3 KPCC
http://www.scpr.org/news/2016/06/15/61693/5-things-to-know-about-governor-brown-s-proposed-h/
Opinion: “A tale of two tragedies” – David Pisarra
6/14/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/a-tale-of-two-tragedies/155805
“Proposed Raises Push Many Santa Monica City Employees Will into Six-Figure Salaries”
6/14/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/June-2016/06_14_2016_Proposed_Raises_Push_Many_Santa_Monica_City_Employees_Well_into_Six-Figure_Salaries.html
“Indiana Man Arrested in Santa Monica with Arsenal in Car”
6/13/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/June-2016/06_13_2016_Indiana_Man_Arrested_in_Santa_Monica_with_Arsenal_in_Car.html
“Man Arrested with Guns, Explosives Said He Was Going to L.A. Pride: Police — Authorities said the man told them he was in town for the festival”
6/13/16 – Santa Monica Patch
http://patch.com/california/santamonica/suspect-arrested-guns-explosives-possible-use-l-pride?utm_source=newsletter-daily&utm_medium=email&utm_term=police%20%26%20fire&utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_content=article-topstories
“Police prevent possible attack on Gay Pride Parade”
6/12/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/santa-monica-police-arrest-man-with-weapons-in-car/155779
“Man with weapons was headed to L.A. gay pride parade”
6/12/16 – Los Angeles Times
http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-gay-pride-la-weapons-20160612-snap-story.html
“Big Blue Bus launching cab service at Expo Line station”
6/11/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/big-blue-bus-launching-cab-service-at-expo-line-station/155774
Opinion: “When it comes to sustainability, is Santa Monica in hot water?” – Thane Roberts for Sma.r.t Thinking
6/11/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/smart-thinking-is-santa-monica-in-hot-water/155768
“Video doorbell company Ring expanding in Santa Monica”
6/11/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/video-doorbell-company-ring-expanding-in-santa-monica/155772
“YWCA Closure Sends Ripples of Sadness”
6/10/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/YWCA-Closure-Sends-Ripples-of-Sadness/45642
“How a state bill could bypass Santa Monica zoning rules”
6/10/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/how-a-state-bill-could-bypass-santa-monica-zoning-rules/155764
“LUVE Initiative Heads to the City Council”
6/9/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/June-2016/06_09_2016_LUVE_Initiative_Heads_to_Santa_Monica_City_Council.html
“City Council to weigh in on Santa Monica’s LUVE Initiative”
6/9/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/city-council-to-weigh-in-on-santa-monicas-luve-initiative/155746
“Samohi graduation marks endings, beginnings for Class of 2016”
6/9/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/santa-monica-high-school-graduation-2016/155748
“ ‘Citizens United’ Measure Heads to Ballot”
6/9/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Citizens-United-Measure-Heads-to-Ballot–/45631
“Bay Area Urbanist to Lead Santa Monica Downtown Workshop”
6/8/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/June-2016/06_09_2016_Bay_Area_Urbanist_to_Lead_Santa_Monica_Downtown_Workshop.html
“Santa Monica League of Women Voters Accused of Bias”
6/8/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/June-2016/06_08_2016_Santa_Monica_League_of_Women_Voters_Accused_of_Bias.html
“Santa Monica Updating Historic Inventory”
6/8/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/santa-monica-updating-historic-inventory/155713
Opinion: “Supporting Our Schools”– SMMUSD Principals
6/7/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/letter-supporting-our-schools/155697
“Santa Monica-Malibu Principals Warn of Program Cuts”
6/7/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/June-2016/06_07_2016_Santa_Monica-Malibu_Principals_Warn_of_Program_Cuts.html
“Downtown Community Plan Workshop to Feature Urbanist John Bela”
6/6/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/John-Bela/Downtown-Community-Plan-Workshop-to-Features-Urbanist-John-Bela-/45618
“City Officials, Residents Plan Future of Santa Monica’s Pico Neighborhood”
6/6/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/June-2016/06_06_2016_City_Officials_Residents_Plan_Future_of_Santa_Monicas_Pico_Neighborhood.html
Opinion: “Santa Monica Council Candidate Misunderstands LUVE” – Joe Palazzolo
6/6/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/June-2016/06_06_2016_Letters_Santa_Monica_Council_Candidate_Misunderstands_LUVE.html
“Santa Monica to Host Open Streets Event Sunday”
6/3/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/June-2016/06_03_2016_Santa_Monica_to_Host_Open_Streets_Event_Sunday.html
“City of Santa Monica to Open Colorado Esplanade and Host First ‘Open Streets’ Event”
6/2/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/Car-free-streets/City-of-Santa-Monica-to-Open-Colorado-Esplanade-and-Host-First-Open-Streets-Event/45595
Opinion: “On Santa Monica’s LUVE Initiative and profit-hungry developers” –
John C. Smith for SMa.r.t Thinking
6/4/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/on-santa-monica-luve-initiative/155659
“The Santa Monica High School Symphony Orchestra”
6/3/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/Brussels-terroist-attack/-Th-eSanta-Monica-High-School-Symphony-Orchestra-/45602
“What Lies Beneath: Heal the Bay’s Annual Beach Report”
6/3/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/What-Lies-Beneath-Heal-The-Bays-Annual-Beach-Report/45601
“LUVE Initiative Qualifies for November Ballot”
6/1/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/June-2016/06_01_2016_Santa_Monica_LUVE_Initiative_Qualifies_for_November_Ballot.html
“…LUVE petitions began circulating in March in reaction to major developments proposed for the bayside city, particularly the proposed construction of a 320-foot high, 21-story high-rise for expansion of the Fairmont Miramar Hotel….Other developments that worry slow-growth advocates are a high-rise plaza proposed for City owned land at 4th and 5th streets and Arizona and a draft downtown development plan that critics say will allow too much building and congestion….Much of LUVE’s backing comes from neighborhood groups who say they are frustrated with traffic and fearful that more development will diminish the seaside city’s charm and quality of life….”
“LUVE qualifies for November election”
6/1/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/luve-qualifies-for-november-election/155598
“…Melkonians said…where developers want to exchange community benefits for height/density bonuses, the public should be able to decide on the outcome. ‘We know that residents will make the correct choices,’ he said. ‘If it’s a good project, it will get built. If it’s a bad project like some of the ones we’ve seen, it won’t get passed.…(LUVE) will remove the influence that developers have over our council, will remove the backroom deals because at the end of the day the deal will have to go before the voters.’ He said cities that have similar kinds of rules in place haven’t seen an influx of developer funded elections advocating for large projects, but rather, the rules have guided development toward a lower threshold.”
“Ballot News: LUVE Initiative Certified”
5/31/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/Santa-Monica/Ballot-News-LUVE-Initiative-Certified/45588
“Santa Monicans will cast their vote for or against the LUVE initiative November 8, the Residocracy-backed initiative certified by the County Registrar-Recorder today. The Land Use Voter Empowerment (LUVE) initiative received more than 10,000 signatures….”
“Santa Monica High concert at Disney Hall to benefit Red Cross”
5/30/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/santa-monica-high-concert-at-disney-hall-to-benefit-red-cross/155562
“The students of Santa Monica High School’s symphony orchestra are trying to make the best of a terrible tragedy. After having their trip to Europe canceled due to the March bombings in Belgium, they immediately expressed interest in figuring out a way to support victims of terror around the world. Their goal will come to fruition at 7:30 p.m. June 12, when they will perform a benefit concert at Disney Hall in Downtown Los Angeles to raise money for the International Committee of the Red Cross. ‘They really have their hearts into this concert,’ Samohi orchestra director Joni Swenson said of her student musicians. ‘They felt their lives had been affected by terrorism in the world, and they wanted to do what they could do help victims of terrorism and violence.’ The students are planning to perform Leonard Bernstein’s overture to “Candide,” Maurice Ravel’s “Mother Goose” suite, Arturo Marquez’s “Danzon No. 2,” and Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Scheherazade.”
Opinion: “Ballot measures – here today, gone tomorrow” – Bill Bauer
5/30/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/ballot-measures-here-today-gone-tomorrow/155555
“It looks like Armen Melkonians and his Residocracy movement has been successful in floating a ballot measure that would require voter approval for overly large developments within our borders….In 2008, another “slow-growth” ballot measure, Prop T, also known as Residents’ Initiative to Fight Traffic (RIFT), would have capped most commercial development at 75,000 sq. ft annually for 15 years….An anti-T group was co-chaired by Santa Monicans for Renters’ Rights power player Judy Abdo and SMRR-endorsed City Councilman Terry O’Day. Save Our City (SOS) raised and spent an eye-popping $772.000 — a record amount for a political advocacy group up until that time….SOS also sent out a blizzard of mailers trumpeting opposition to the measure by major unions — police, firefighters, municipal employees, teachers and hotel workers as well as most City Council members and other elected officials….
Two volunteers for the Community for Excellent Public Schools (CEPS) resigned from the educational advocacy group before the election because of the phony ‘scare” campaign being forced on it by SOS’s developer backers….“Despite contentions of the developers funding the campaign against it, you must know that [Measure] T will not harm our schools,” one of the volunteers told the Daily Press (Oct. 6, 2008)….She disclosed that education groups were under pressure to support the City Council because they controlled school funding allocations through the Master Facility Use Agreement which allowed the district and City Hall to exchange money for access to school facilities….”
“Using Medicare to Help Find a Nursing Home”
5/30/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Using-Medicare-to-Help-Find-a-Nursing-Home/45578
“Outrage as Communications Giant Takes over Verizon”
5/27/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/frontier/Outrage-as-Communications–Giant-Takes-Over-Verizon/45564
“On April 1 this year Frontier Communications took control of 3.3 million new voice connections, 2.1 new million broadband connections, and new 1.2 million FiOS video subscribers that had previously been the domain of Verizon Communications in California, Texas and Florida….If our customers need assistance, please call us (residential customers should dial 800.921.8101; business customers should dial (800.921.8102) or email us at LetMelindaKnow@ftr.com. We will respond to you quickly and address your request as rapidly as possible.”
“Civic Center $3.5 Million Earmarked for Sports Field”
5/27/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/civic-center/Civic-Center-35-Million-Earmarked-for-Sports-Field/45568
“Santa Monica Beach on State’s Most Polluted Beaches”
5/26/16 – Santa Monica Patch
http://patch.com/california/santamonica/santa-monica-beach-states-most-polluted-beaches-0?utm_source=newsletter-daily&utm_medium=email&utm_term=outdoors&utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_content=article-topstories
“Campaigns against Santa Monica’s LUVE Initiative Form”
5/25/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/May-2016/05_25_2016_Campaigns_Against_Santa_Monicas_LUVE_Initiative_Form.html
Opinion: “Temporary Civic Center Sports Field” – City Manager Rick Cole
5/25/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/temporary-civic-center-sports-field/155454
Opinion: “Now that Santa Monica has the Expo Line, let’s do transit right” – Santa Monica Forward
5/24/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/now-that-santa-monica-has-the-expo-line-lets-do-transit-right/155436
Opinion: “All aboard the Expo Line” – Sma.r.t (Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow)
5/21/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/all-aboard-the-expo-line/155392
“7-story building approved at former Fred Segal site”
5/21/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/7-story-building-approved-at-former-fred-segal-site/155390
Opinion: “500 Broadway” – Armen Melkonians
5/20/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://smmirror.com/articles/LUVE/Letter-to-the-Editor-500-Broadway/45532
“Metro Mobility”
5/20/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/Metro/Metro-Mobility/45529
Opinion: “More ways to get around Santa Monica” – Mayor Tony Vazquez
5/20/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/more-ways-to-get-around-santa-monica/155359
“Business groups hope Expo will deliver economic gains”
5/18/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/business-groups-hope-expo-will-delivery-economic-gains/155290
“Expo celebrations include free rides, station parties”
5/19/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/expo-celebrations-include-free-rides-station-parties/155326
Opinion: “The Baffling Mystery and Curious Case of the Abandoned or Lost Library”
5/19/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/the-baffling-mystery-and-curious-case-of-the-abandoned-or-lost-library/155314
“Stamp Out Hunger food drive a ‘tremendous success’ for Westside Food Bank”
5/18/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/stamp-out-hunger-food-drive-tremendous-success-for-westside-food-bank/155286
“Fairview Library Branch to Re-Open on June 1”
5/17/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.santamonicalookout.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/May-2016/05_17_2016_Santa_Monica_Fairview_Branch_Library_to_Re_Open_June_1.html
“Council seeking rules for vacant buildings”
5/17/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/council-seeking-rules-for-vacant-buildings/155274
“Rent Board Raises Penalty for Neglected Maintenance”
5/17/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.santamonicalookout.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/May-2016/05_17_2016_Santa_Monica_Rent_Board_Raises_Penalty_for_Neglected_Maintenance.html
“Council Approves Downtown Santa Monica Mixed Use Project near Rail Station”
5/16/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/May-2016/05_16_2016_Council_Approves_Downtown_Santa_Monica_Mixed_Use_Project_Near_Rail_Station.html
“Santa Monica Officers to Receive Medal of Valor”
5/16/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/May-2016/05_16_2016_Santa_Monica_Officers_to_Recieve_National_Medal_of_Valor.html
“Santa Monica School Board Member Says Malibu Parents Boycotting Education Foundation”
5/16/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/May-2016/05_16_2016_Santa_Monica_School_Board_Member_Says_Malibu_Parents_Boycotting_Education_Foundation.html
“500 Broadway Edges Forward”
5/13/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/500-Broadway-Edges-Forward/45489
“What went wrong in the switch to Frontier? Software glitches, and offshore call center and one pesky squirrel” —
5/13/16 – Los Angeles Times
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-frontier-consumer-complaints-20160510-snap-story.html
“Education Foundation Gets PTA Matching Grant”
5/13/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/May-2016/05_13_2016_Education_Foundation_Gets_PTA_Matching_Grant.html
“Consultant Recommends Half Cent Sales Tax Measure for Santa Monica Ballot”
5/13/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/May-2016/05_13_2016_Consultant_Recommends_Half_Cent_Sales_Tax_Measure_for_Santa_Monica_Ballot.html
“Test Train and Pickup Collide in Santa Monica”
5/13/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/May-2016/05_13_2016_Test_Train_and_Pickup_Collide_in_Santa_Monica.html
“City of Santa Monica Launches Ethics Hotline”
5/10/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/May-2016/05_10_2016_City_of_Santa_Monica_Launches_Ethics_Hotline.html
“Santa Monica Set to Invest in Stormwater Recapture Project”
5/6/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/May-2016/05_06_2016_Santa_Monica_Set_To_Invest_on_Stormwater_Recapture_Project.html
“The Power of LUVE”
5/5/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://smmirror.com/articles/News/The-Power-of-LUVE/45448
“Santa Monica’s ‘slow growth’ initiative one step closer to ballot”
5/5/16 – 89.3 KPCC
http://www.scpr.org/news/2016/05/05/60337/santa-monica-s-slow-growth-initiative-one-step-clo/
“Santa Monica Council Poised to Approve Major Development at Fred Segal Site”
5/5/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/May-2016/05_05_2016_Santa_Monica_Council_Poised_to_Approve_Major_Development_at_Fred_Segal_Site.html
“Santa Monica Population Increases Slightly”
5/5/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/May-2016/05_05_2016_Santa_Monica_Population_Increases_Slightly.html
“Departing Santa Monica-Malibu Superintendent Gets Generally Positive Reviews”
5/4/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/May-2016/05_04_2016_Departing_Santa_Monica_Malibu_Superintendent_Gets_Generally_Positive_Reviews.html
“All LUVED Up and Ready to File – 10,000 Signatures: LUVE is Go”
5/2/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/All-LUVED-Up-and-Ready-to-File—10000-Signatures-LUVE-is-Go/45430
“Sandra Lyon Stepping down as SMMUSD Superintendent”
5/2/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/sandra-lyon-stepping-down-as-smmusd-superintendent/154953
“New Park Names Honor World War II Santa Monica Veterans”
5/2/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/May-2016/05_02_2016_New_Park_Names_Honor_World_War_II_Santa_Monica_Veterans.html
“Last Chance for LUVE”
5/1/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Last-Chance-for-LUVE/45422
“How LUVE gives a voice to Santa Monica residents”
4/30/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/how-luve-gives-a-voice-to-santa-monica-residents/154926
“California Teen Birth Rate Hits All-Time Low”
4/29/16 – Santa Monica Patch
http://patch.com/california/santamonica/s/fpzht/cdc-california-teen-birth-rate-hits-all-time-low?utm_source=newsletter-daily&utm_medium=email&utm_term=health%20%26%20fitness&utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_content=article-topstories
“Criticism but no punishment for Councilwoman O’Connor”
4/28/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/criticism-but-no-punishment-for-councilwoman-oconnor/154871
“Santa Monica Council Member Criticized by Colleagues”
4/28/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/April-2016/04_28_2016_Santa_Monica_Council_Member_Criticized_by_Colleagues.html
Opinion: “Peace, LUVE and Understanding in Santa Monica” – Charles Andrews
4/27/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/peace-luve-and-understanding-in-santa-monica/154857
“Oscar-winning Guest Conductor Michael Giacchino Will Be Conducting the Samohi Symphony Orchestra Concert Tomorrow”
4/28/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Oscar-winning-Guest-Conductor-Michael-Giacchino-will-be-Conducting-the-Samohi-Symphony-Orchestra-concert-Tomorrow/45375
“City of Santa Monica Reorganizes to Help Create New Transportation Model”
4/27/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/April-2016/04_27_2016_City_of_Santa_Monica_Reorganizes_to_Help_Create_New_Transportation_Model.html
Video: “Brock on Your Block Investigates Ongoing Noise Complaints and Speaks with Stephanie Kong Uhler” – Mid City Neighbors and PS1
4/27/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Brock-on-Your-Block-Phil-Investigates-Ongoing-Noise-Complaints-and-Speaks-with-Stephanie-Kong-Uhler-VIDEO/45405
“Samohi Wins Silver Medal, Ranks 112 in California”
4/26/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/SAMOHI-Wins-Silver-Medal-Ranks-112-in-California/45397
“Santa Monica Hires New Fire Chief”
4/25/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/April-2016/04_25_2016_Santa_Monica_Hires_New_Fire_Chief.html
“LUVE Petition in Final Countdown Mode”
4/24/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/LUVE-Petition-in-Final-Countdown-Mode/45391
Opinion: “Myths and Truths about Santa Monica’s LUVE Initiative” – Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow — Sam Tolkin, Architect; Dan Jansenson, Architect; Mario Fonda-Bonardi, AIA, Planning Commissioner; Ron Goldman, FAIA; Thane Roberts, AIA;; Bob Taylor, AIA; Armen Melkonians, Environmental Engineer; Phil Brock, Chair, Recreation & Parks Commission
4/23/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/myths-and-truths-about-santa-monicas-luve-initiative/154823
“Santa Monica Names New Fire Chief”
4/23/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/santa-monica-names-new-fire-chief/154830
Opinion: “Why Fear LUVE?” — Don Wagner, Santa Monica
4/22/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/letter-why-fear-luve/154792
“City protections credited for stabilizing federally supported affordable housing”
4/22/16 – Santa Monica Daily News
http://smdp.com/city-protections-credited-for-stabilizing-federally-supported-affordable-housing/154782
“Independent Review Released of Charter City Best Practices”
4/18/16 – City of Santa Monica Newsroom
http://newsroom.smgov.net/2016/04/18/independent-review-released-of-charter-city-best-practices
Opinion: “What the Expo Line won’t do for Santa Monica” — Peter Altschuler, Santa Monica
4/22/16 – Los Angeles Times
http://www.latimes.com/opinion/readersreact/la-le-0422-friday-expo-line-santa-monica-20160422-story.html
“Will Santa Monica’s Expo Line get you out of your car?”
4/20/16 – Los Angeles Times
http://www.latimes.com/local/westside/la-me-santa-monica-expo-line-20160420-story.html
“Housing talks abound at City Council”
4/20/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/housing-talks-abound-at-city-council/154725
Opinion: “War for the soul of Santa Monica” – Charles Andrews
4/20/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/war-for-the-soul-of-santa-monica/154733
“Santa Monica Ethics Review Finds Lapses in Judgement”
4/20/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/April-2016/04_20_2016_Santa_Monica_Ethics_Review_Finds_Lapses_in_Judgement.html
“Santa Monica-Malibu Schools Get Failing Grades in Closing Achievement Gap”
4/20/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/April-2016/04_20_2016_Santa_Monica_Malibu_Schools_Get_Failing_Grades_in_Closing_Achievement_Gap.html
“Ethics report identifies shortfalls in city procedures”
4/19/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/ethics-report-identifies-shortfalls-in-city-procedures/154696
“Key Negotiator in Santa Monica-Malibu District Separation Talks Resigns”
4/19/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/April-2016/04_19_2016_Key_Negotiator_in_Santa_Monica_Malibu_District_Separation_Talks_Resigns.html
“Relocated Santa Monica Tenants Getting More Help”
4/18/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/April-2016/04_18_2016_Relocated_Santa_Monica_Tenants_Getting_More_Help_.html
Opinion: “Will We Love LUVE and Tighten LUCE?” – Steve Stajich
4/18/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/OpEd-Will-We-Love-LUVE-and-Tighten-LUCE/45359
“Lawsuit Pauses Santa Monica-Malibu School District Split Talks”
4/18/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/April-2016/04_18_2016_Lawsuit_Pauses_Santa_Monica_Malibu_School_District_Split_Talks.html
Opinion: “Downtown housing conundrum” – Mario Fonda-Bonardi, AIA, for SMa.r.t Thinking.
(Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow)
4/16/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/downtowns-housing-conundrum/154669
“Santa Monica Vegetation Fire Threatens Six Homes, Quelled by SMFD” – (Sunset Park)
4/15/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Santa-Monica-Vegetation-Fire-Threatens-Six-Homes-Quelled-by-SMFD/45352
“Santa Monica’s Pico Neighborhood to Get Upgraded Crosswalks”
4/15/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/April-2016/04_15_2016_Santa_Monicas_Pico_Neighborhood_to_Get_Upgraded_Crosswalks.html
“SMC, Uber partner on carpool service”
4/15/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/smc-uber-partner-on-carpool-service/154659
“City Could Sell Santa Monica Trailer Park”
4/14/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/April-2016/04_14_2016_City_Could_Sell_Santa_Monica_Trailer_Park.html
Opinion: “Planning for our future” – City Manager Rick Cole and Planning Director David Martin
4/14/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/planning-for-our-future/154638
“LA Area Rental Prices to Continue to Soar, Report Predicts”
4/14/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/April-2016/04_14_2016_LA_Area_Rental_Prices_to_Continue_to_Soar_Report_Predicts.html
Opinion: “Alcohol is affecting our teens more than we thought”
4/13/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/alcohol-is-affecting-our-teens-more-than-we-thought/154609
“City sued over at-large election policy”
4/13/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/city-sued-over-at-large-election-policy/154606
“Santa Monica Plans for Expo Line’s Arrival”
4/13/16 – The Argonaut
http://argonautnews.com/santa-monica-plans-for-expo-lines-arrival/
“Culture shift needed to close SMMUSD achievement gap”
4/12/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/culture-shift-needed-to-close-smmusd-achievement-gap/154582
“Santa Monica Group Backs Needle Disposal Plan”
4/12/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/April-2016/04_12_2016_Santa_Monica_Group_Backs_Needle_Disposal_Plan.html
“Wide Gender Gap in Pay for Women in Santa Monica District”
4/12/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/April-2016/04_12_2016_Wide_Gender_Gap_in_Pay_for_Women_in_Santa_Monica_District.html
Opinion: “No LUVE for affordable housing” — Judy Abdo, Leslie Lambert, Juan Matute, Craig Hamilton, Tim Harter, Natalya Zernitskaya, and Cynthia Rose for Santa Monica Forward
4/12/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/no-luve-for-affordable-housing/154590
“Lawsuit Filed against Santa Monica City by Coalition of Latino Residents and Neighborhood Groups”
4/12/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Lawsuit-Filed-Against-Santa-Monica-City-by-Coalition-of-Latino-Residents-and-Neighborhood-Groups/45338
“LA’s Koreatown’s about to get even more crowded thanks to new development”
4/11/16 – KPCC-FM 89.3
http://www.scpr.org/news/2016/04/11/59364/in-koreatown-density-grows/
“How will Santa Monica handle raising sea levels?”
4/11/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/how-will-santa-monica-handle-rising-sea-levels/154570
“Improving equity in SMMUSD a ‘daunting’ but worthy task”
4/11/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/improving-equity-in-smmusd-a-daunting-but-worthy-task/154573
“Santa Monica Officials Release Details of Expo Festivities”
4/11/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/April-2016/04_11_2016_Santa_Monica_Officials_Release_Details_of_Expo_Festivities.html
Opinion: “A growing need for LUVE” – Brandon Marlowe
4/9/26 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/letters-a-growing-need-for-luve-a-problem-with-minimum-wage/154553
“Finding a fresh start with Chrysalis”
4/7/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/finding-a-fresh-start-with-chrysalis/154523
“Samohi grad launches local barbershop”
4/6/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/samohi-grad-launches-local-barbershop/154497
“Santa Monica College floats $295 million bond measure”
4/8/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/santa-monica-college-floats-295-million-bond-measure/154543
“Santa Monica Slow Growth Group Extends Petition Deadline”
4/7/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/April-2016/04_07_2016_Santa_Monica_Slow_Growth_Group_Extends_Petition_Deadline.html
“Man Stabbed to Death at Step Up on 5th Santa Monica”
4/7/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Man-Stabbed-to-Death-at-Step-Up-on-5th-Santa-Monica/45313
“Murder on 5th Street”
4/6/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/murder-on-5th-street/154516
“Noguera to reveal SMMUSD equity findings”
4/6/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/noguera-to-reveal-smmusd-equity-findings/154499
“Santa Monica Meets Required Water Cut Usage”
4/5/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/April-2016/04_05_2016_Santa_Monica_Meets_Required_Water_Cut_Usage.html
“SMC Employees to Picket SMC Board of Trustees Meeting Tomorrow”
4/4/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/SMC-Employees-to-Picket-SMC-Board-of-Trustees-Meeting-Tomorrow/45297
Opinion: “Upcoming elections — development No.1 issue” – Bill Bauer
4/4/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/upcoming-elections-development-no-1-issue/154456
“Santa Monica Enforces Alcohol Laws While Making Liquor Plentiful”
4/4/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/April-2016/04_04_2016_Santa_Monica_Enforces_Alcohol_Laws_While_Making_Liquor_Plentiful.html
“How a Samohi grad aids schools in the developing world — and why”
4/4/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/how-a-samohi-grad-aids-schools-in-the-developing-world-and-why/154460
Opinion: “What’s missing from Santa Monica’s downtown plan” – Ron Goldman and Sam Tolkin for SMa.r.t Thinking (Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow)
4/2/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/whats-missing-from-santa-monicas-downtown-plan/154440
“Community Consultation Key to Extended DCP” (Downtown Community Plan)
4/1/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Community-Consultation-Key-to-Extended-DCP/45284
“Vote on Santa Monica Downtown Plan Delayed Yet Again”
3/31/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/March-2016/03_31_2016_Vote_in_Santa_Monica_Dowwntown_Plan_Delayed_Yet%20Again.html
“Boyle Heights student drowns during beach cleanup”
3/31/16 — Los Angeles Times
http://www.latimes.com/local/education/la-me-edu-bravo-student-death-20160331-snap-story.html
“Pacific Park Ferris Wheel to Get New Lights”
3/31/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/March-2016/03_31_2016_Pacific_Park_Ferris_Wheel_to_Get_New_Lights.html
“Santa Monica Planning Commission to Consider New Fire Station Downtown”
3/30/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/March-2016/03_30_2016_Santa_Monica_Planning_Commission_to_Consider_New_Fire_Station_Downtown%20.html
“Downtown Construction Nearing Completion”
3/30/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/downtown-construction-moving-toward-completion/154397
“Santa Monica Downtown Community Plan Extended into 2017”
3/30/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Santa-Monica-Downtown-Community-Plan-Extended-into-2017/45268
“In Memory of an Honest Man: Los Angeles mourns the death of former City Councilman Bill Rosendahl” —
3/30/16 – The Argonaut
http://argonautnews.com/in-memory-of-an-honest-man/
“Former Los Angeles City Councilman Bill Rosendahl Has Died Following a Four-Year Battle with Cancer”
3/30/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Updated-Former-Los-Angeles-City-Councilman-Bill-Rosendahl-Has-Died-Following-a-Four-Year-Battle-with-Cancer/45267
“More Time for the Draft Downtown Community Plan”
3/29/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/more-time-for-the-draft-downtown-community-plan/154411
Opinion: “Traffic: ‘Could I Have My 81 Hours Back, Please?’ “– Steve Stajich
3/28/16 — Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Traffic-Could-I-have-my-81-Hours-Back-Please/45260
“Will a longtime resident of a rent-controlled unit be able to stay?”
3/28/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/will-a-longtime-resident-of-a-rent-controlled-unit-be-able-to-stay/154367
Opinion: “Answering questions about Santa Monica’s LUVE Initiative” – Sma.r.t Thinking
3/26/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/answering-questions-about-santa-monicas-luve-initiative/154344
“Slow Growth Group Raises $20K for Santa Monica Ballot Measure”
3/25/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/March-2016/03_25_2016_Slow_Growth_Group_Raises_20K_for_Santa_Monica_Ballot_Measure.html
“Park list approved for county research project”
3/25/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/park-list-approved-for-county-research-project/154328
“Congressman Ted Lieu Statement on SEC Climate Change Order to ExxonMobil”
3/24/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Congressman-Ted-Lieu-Statement-On-Sec-Climate-Change-Order-To-Exxonmobil/45246
Opinion: “Know thine enemy, for he is loaded” – Charles Andrews
3/23/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/know-thine-enemy-for-he-is-loaded/154275
“Outside Looking Inward”
3/23/16 – The Argonaut
http://argonautnews.com/outside-looking-inward/
“Santa Monica High Orchestra’s trip canceled after Belgium bombings”
3/23/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/santa-monica-high-orchestras-trip-canceled-after-belgium-bombings/154298
“Registration required to vote in primary elections”
3/23/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/registration-required-to-vote-in-primary-elections/154282
The forms can also be downloaded from the Secretary of State’s website at http://registertovote.ca.gov — To check your registration status, visit: http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/registration-status
Opinion: “The renaming of Buffer Park” – Christel Andersen
3/23/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/letter-the-renaming-of-buffer-park/154257
“Emergency alert test scheduled for tsunami preparedness week”
3/22/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/emergency-alert-test-scheduled-for-tsunami-preparedness-week/154249
“Aging Santa Monica High School to Expand by Nearly 50 Percent”
3/22/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/March-2016/03_22_2016_Aging_Santa_Monica_High_School_to_Expand_by_Nearly_50_Percent.html
“Samohi to grow by 47 percent”
3/21/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/samohi-to-grow-by-47-percent/154238
Opinion: “500 Broadway another monument to bad planning” – Bill Bauer
3/21/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/500-broadway-another-monument-to-bad-planning/154246
“Metro Test Running Santa Monica-Culver City Expo Trains to Prepare for Opening”
3/21/16 – Santa Monica Patch
http://patch.com/california/santamonica/metro-test-running-santa-monica-culver-city-expo-trains-prep-opening
Opinion: “6 reasons to support Santa Monica’s LUVE Initiative” – SMa.r.t thinking
3/19/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/6-reasons-to-support-santa-monicas-luve-initiative/154236
“City Yards project moves forward with public input”
3/19/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/city-yards-project-moves-forward-with-public-input/154232
The proposed plan will come before City Council this summer and, if passed, will move on to the design phase. For more information, visit: www.smgov.net/departments/publicworks/Architectureproject.aspx?id=26499
City of Santa Monica – Annual Report for 2014-15 —
http://annualreport.smgov.net/
92,987 residents (2014 census estimate)
9,359 K-12 students
45,215 Santa Monica College students during 2014-15 (not included in the City’s report
http://datamart.cccco.edu/Students/Student_Term_Annual_Count.aspx
9,204 businesses
78,222 jobs
7.3 million visitors
$51 million in sales tax
324,000 calls to Dispatch
Fire Department responded to 14,615 emergency incidents (78% EMS related)
34 Wi-Fi locations
127 bike lanes and sharrows
99% of households live within .5 miles of transit
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VIDEO: Brock on Your Block: “Give Me Some LUVE”
3/18/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Brock-on-Your-Block-Give-Me-Some-LUVE-Video/45203 — Phil Brock talks with Armen Melkonians, Residocracy Founder, about Santa Monica’s LUVE initiative.
“Phone poll questions LUVE initiative”
3/17/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/phone-poll-questions-luve-initiative/154186
“College Bond Measure Considered for Santa Monica”
3/17/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/March-2016/03_17_2016_College_Bond_Measure_Considered_for_Santa_Monica_Ballot.html
Opinion: “How Medicare’s Hospice Benefit Works” — David Sayen, Medicare’s regional administrator for Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, and the Pacific Territories.
3/17/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/how-medicares-hospice-benefit-works/154206
The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization has a website that allows you to look up local providers based on your zip code, at www.nhpco.org/find-hospice For more information on Medicare’s hospice benefit, including costs, please go to: https://www.medicare.gov/Pubs/pdf/02154.pdf — You can always get answers to your Medicare questions by calling 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
“Gelson’s open to the public”
3/17/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/gelsons-opens-to-the-public/154198
“Familiar Faces Line the Aisle: Employees Return to Open Supermarket”
3/17/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Familiar-Faces-Line-the-Aisles/45211
“Santa Monica State Senator Authors Bill to Protect Marine Wildlife”
3/16/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/March-2016/03_16_2016_Santa_Monica_State_Senator_Authors_Bill_to_Protect_Marine_Wildlife.html
“Palisades High School Begins Healing Process after Hate Speech Graffiti: Students Arrested Last Night”
3/16/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Palisades-High-School-Begins-Healing-Process-After-Hate-Speech-Graffiti/45206
“Dude, Where’s My Car? CHP Issues Theft Warning”
3/15/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Dude-Wheres-My-Car-CHP-Issues-Theft-Warning/45199
“Top 10 Worst Traffic in the World: Santa Monica (10) Freeway between 20th and Alameda”
3/15/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Top-10-Worst-Traffic-in-the-World-Santa-Monica-10-Freeway-between-20th-and-Alameda/45202 –To the surprise of no one who drives on Southland freeways, the Los Angeles metro area was ranked as the nation’s most congested region in a study released today, with motorists spending an average of 81 hours stuck in traffic in 2015….The study also identified the top 10 worst stretches of roadway across the globe, and four of them are in Los Angeles:
— the Ventura/Hollywood (101) Freeway from Topanga Canyon boulevard to Vignes Street;
— the 101 Freeway between the Pomona (60) Freeway and Haskell Avenue;
— the Santa Monica (10) Freeway between 20th and Alameda streets; and the Golden State (5) Freeway between Cesar Chavez and Valley View avenues.
“Paltrow bankrolls local school projects”
3/15/16 — – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/paltrow-bankrolls-local-school-projects/154137
Opinion: “City-planned festivities for Expo a waste of money”
3/14/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/city-planned-festivities-for-expo-a-waste-of-money/154111
“Planning Commission Endorses Major Downtown Santa Monica Project”
3/11/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/March-2016/03_11_2016_Planning_Commission_Endorses_Major_Downtown_Santa_Monica_Project.html
“Symphony to Raise the Roof with Latin Flair”
3/11/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Symphony-to-Raise-the-Roof-with-Latin-Flair/45185
“Unrequited L.U.V.E. – New Initiative Pits Residents against Developers”
3/10/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Unrequited-LUVE/45182
“Santa Monica Council Members Could Consider Initiative to Counter LUVE”
3/10/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/March-2016/03_10_2013_Santa_Monica_Council_Members_Could_Consider_Initiative_to_Counter_LUVE.html
“Proposed LUVE Initiative Getting Little Support from Santa Monica Council Members”
3/9/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.santamonicalookout.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/March-2016/03_09_2013_Proposed_LUVE_Initiative_Getting_Little_Support_from_Santa_Monica_Council_Members.html
“Santa Monica’s Available Affordable Housing Disappearing”
3/9/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/March-2016/03_09_2013_Santa_Monicas_Available_Affordable_Housing_Disappearing_Report_Says.html
“Downtown Santa Monica Has Evolved Some DNA”
3/9/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/downtown-santa-monica-has-evolved-some-dna/154016
“Coastal Commission names interim director at heated Santa Monica meeting”
3/9/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/coastal-commission-names-interim-director-at-heated-santa-monica-meeting/154036
“Santa Monica Plan for Aging City Yards Gets Public Airing”
3/8/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/March-2016/03_08_2016_Santa_Monica_Plan_for_Aging%20City%20Yards_Site_Gets_Public_Airing.html
“Santa Monica Downtown Plan Will ‘Open Floodgates’ to Major Development”
3/8/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/March-2016/03_08_2016_Santa_Monica_Downtown_Plan_Will_Open_Floodgates_to_Major_Development.html
“LUVE Ballot Initiative Launch Draws a Crowd”
3/7/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/LUVE-Ballot-Initiative-Launch-Draws-a-Crowd/45163
Opinion: “Showing the World Some LUVE” – Bill Bauer
3/7/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/showing-the-world-some-luve/153977
“New Billionaire Towers Revealed”
3/7/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/New-Billionaire-Towers-Revealed/45165
Opinion: “6 Questions about Santa Monica’s Downtown Plan” – Sma.r.t Thinking
3/5/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/6-questions-about-santa-monicas-downtown-plan/153953
- How many residential units should be added downtown during the next 14 years?
- How will this growth affect the character of downtown?
- How does the Downtown Community Plan help in preserving older buildings?
- Does the DCP incentivize reducing the City’s need for water?
- Will the DCP’s mobility plan really increase mobility downtown?
- Where is downtown’s center?
“LUVE Initiative Kick-Off and Rally Tomorrow”
3/5/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/LUVE-Inititiative-Kick-Off-and-Rally-Tomorrow/45157
“Santa Monica High wins Ocean Bowl regional”
3/5/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/santa-monica-high-wins-ocean-bowl-regional/153955
“Tough Road for Voter Initiatives in Santa Monica”
3/4/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/March-2016/03_04_2016_Tough_Road_for_Voter_Initiatives_in_Santa_Monica.html
“Santa Monica College Gets New Police Chief”
3/4/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/March-2016/03_04_2015_Santa%20Monica_College_Gets_New_Police_Chief.html
“The SMCPD Ushers in the Era of Adams” (Santa Monica College Police Department)
3/4/16 – The Corsair
http://www.thecorsaironline.com/news/2016/03/04/the-smcpd-ushers-in-the-era-of-adams/
“A Swimming Grand Opening: Santa Monica Swim Center Gets a Facelift”
3/4/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/A-Swimming-Grand-Opening/45153
Opinion: “Rooting against a new Big Blue Bus route” — Donya Mogadam, Venice
3/4/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/letter-rooting-against-a-new-big-blue-bus-route/153940
“Santa Monica Queries Residents on Travel Modes”
3/3/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/March-2016/03_03_2016_Santa%20Monica_Queries_Residents_on_Travel_Modes.html
“Lobbying Rules to Begin in the Fall”
3/3/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/lobbying-rules-to-begin-in-the-fall/153929
“Santa Monica Rewrites Lobbying Rules”
3/2/16 – The Argonaut
http://argonautnews.com/santa-monica-rewrites-lobbying-rules/
“City has a million reasons for pursue old fines”
3/2/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/city-has-a-million-reasons-to-pursue-old-fines/153898
“Santa Monica’s Homeless Population Declines”
3/2/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/March-2016/03_02_2016_Santa_Monicas_Homeless_Population_Declines.html
“Santa Monica Homeless Count Released Tonight at Meeting: 728 Point-in-time Homeless Counted”
3/1/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Santa-Monica-Homeless-Count-Released-Tonight-at-Meeting-728-Point-in-Time-Homeless-Counted/45143
Opinion: “New Plan, Old Concerns” – Sma.r.t Thinking – Ron Goldman and Dan Jansenson
3/1/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/new-plan-old-concerns/153890
“City reports results of 2016 homeless count”
3/1/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/city-reports-results-of-2016-homeless-count/153911
The Count is not a cumulative number of people who may experience homelessness throughout the year, nor does it accurately represent the number of homeless people who may be present in the City during daytime hours, but sleep elsewhere.
- The point-in-time homeless count total is 728 individuals, a decrease from 738 (1%) in 2015.
- The street count is 416, an increase from 402 (3%) in 2015.
- Within the street count, individuals sleeping in vehicles/encampments remained equal to number found in 2015, with 73 counted.
- Shelter and institution population is 312, a decrease from 336 (7%) in 2015.
“Eddie Lopez’s Family Pens Letters to Thank the Community”
3/1/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Eddie-Lopezs-Family-Pens-Letters-to-Thank-the-Community/45142 — (Note from Zina: Eddie had attended Grant Elementary and JAMS.)
Ten years ago this month, 15-year-old Eddie Lopez was shot and killed while walking with friends near Virginia Avenue Park. The popular Santa Monica High School student and passionate baseball player was loved by many in the community. On Sunday, February 28, a memorial mass for Eddie was held at St. Monica Catholic Church. The church was full. The family thanks Monsignor Torgerson for his support. Many friends and family gathered at Virginia Avenue Park for a potluck meal afterwards. Many of Eddie’s SAMOHI friends were there. The Lopez family appreciates all of the support.
Opinion: “The Devil in the Details” – Bill Bauer
2/29/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/my-write-the-devil-in-the-details/153867
“Outreach beginning for Downtown Community Plan”
2/29/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/outreach-beginning-for-downtown-community-plan/153860
For more information about the DCP and outreach opportunities, visit downtownsmplan.net
“Interviews begin for new Fire Chief”
2/29/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/interviews-begin-for-new-fire-chief/153865
“A Decade Later, Santa Monica Mourns Death of Slain Teenager”
2/27/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/a-decade-later-santa-monica-mourns-death-of-slain-teenager/153855
Eddie Lopez was a popular student, a promising outfielder in Santa Monica High School’s baseball program and a loving son and grandson. He never got the chance to be more. Ten years ago this month, Lopez was shot and killed while walking with friends {near Pico and 26th]. He was 15 years old. It’s been a difficult decade filled with mourning and healing for those who knew Lopez, and community members want to make sure he is not forgotten.…In November 2013, following a two-week trial, Jose Contreras Zapien was convicted of murder in the 2006 slayings of Lopez and 22-year-old Miguel Martin. Zapien was also convicted of 12 other attempted murders. In early 2014, he was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole….Meanwhile, members of the local community cling to fond memories of Lopez. Fernando Padilla, a former Santa Monica firefighter, said he got to know Lopez because he and Padilla’s son played baseball together. He said he sometimes picked up Lopez for practices and games and that the boy was often running late because he was helping his grandmother.
“Santa Monica Students Reach the Music Center Spotlight Semifinals”
2/27/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/santa-monica-students-reach-the-music-centers-spotlight-semifinals/153849
Opinion: “Did the city throw residents under the buses?” – Jack Neworth
2/26/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/did-the-city-throw-residents-under-the-buses/153815
“YWCA Santa Monica / Westside announces that it will close its doors on June 30, 2016”
2/26/16 – Santa Monica/Westside YWCA
http://www.smywca.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/YWCA-Community-Letter.pdf
“Urban Forest Task Force to the Rescue”
2/26/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Urban-Forest-Task-Force-to-the-Rescue/45125
“Expo Will Open on May 20”
2/25/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/expo-will-open-on-may-20/153780
“Breaking: It’s a Spring Start for Expo”
2/25/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Breaking-Its-a-Spring-Start-for-Expo/45119
“Civic Center Sports Field Tops Recreation Commission’s List”
2/24/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/civic-center-sports-field-tops-recreation-commissions-list/153768
Opinion: “Let’s All Ask Some Simple Questions” – Charles Andrews
2/24/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/lets-all-ask-some-simple-questions/153766
“Water Wasting Fines Begin Next Week”
2/23/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/water-wasting-fines-begin-next-week/153743
Opinion: “A Future with Real Transportation Choices” – Santa Monica Forward
2/23/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/a-future-with-real-transportation-choices/153741
“City Showcases Innovative Stormwater Capture Water Recycling Projects in Town”
2/22/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/city-showcases-innovative-stormwater-capture-water-recycling-projects-in-town/153722
“Residents Demand Development Voice with LUVE Ballot Initiative”
2/19/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Residents-Demand-Development-Voice-with-LUVE-Ballot-Measure/45089
“Online Residents’ Organization Submits Ballot Measure Tying Development to Electorate”
2/19/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/February-2016/02_19_2016_Online_Residents’_Organization_Submits_Ballot_Measure_Tying_Development_To_Electorate.html
“Ballot initiative will limit development”
2/18/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/ballot-initiative-will-limit-development/153662
“Santa Monica Activists Seek Change through Ballot Measure”
2/18/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/February-2016/02_18_2016_Santa_Monica_Activists_Seek_Change_Through_Ballot_Measure.html
“Crucial Recreation and Parks Commission Meeting Tonight” – 7:30 PM – City Hall
2/18/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Crucial-Recreation–Parks-Commission-Meeting-Tonight/45085
“Neo-Conservation Is the Focus of Matrix 2.0”
2/18/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/neo-conservation-is-the-focus-of-matrix-2-0/153653
“Big Blue Bus Makes Major Route Changes in Final Light Rail Preparations”
2/17/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/February-2016/02_17_2016_Santa_Monica_Big_Blue_Bus_Makes_Major_Route_Changes_in_Final_Light_Rail_Preparations%20.html
“State’s High Court Won’t Review Case of Gang Member Convicted of Double Murder and Santa Monica Crime Spree”
2/17/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/States-High-Court-Wont-Review-Case-of-Gang-Member-Convicted-of-Double-Murder-and-Santa-Monica-Crime-Spree/45081
The California Supreme Court refused today to review the case against a gang member convicted of murdering two people, including a 15-year-old boy, and trying to kill a dozen others in a crime spree in Santa Monica. Jose Zapien was convicted in November 2013 of two counts of murder for the gang-related Feb. 28, 2006, shooting death of high school athlete Eddie Lopez and the Dec. 27, 2006, killing of Miguel Martin, 20.
Opinion: “Breaking the Cycle of Homelessness” – Tim Blaylock, CEO, Boys & Girls Club
2/16/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/breaking-the-cycle-of-homelessness/153603
In Los Angeles County, we have thousands of homeless children who live in a constant shuffle, from cheap motels to dilapidated cars to cold, dark tents and even streets….More than 200,000 children are homeless in California. Nationally, one in 30 children is homeless; that’s more than 2.5 million children.
“Road Closures for the Los Angeles Marathon” – Sunday, February 14th!
2/12/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/road-closures-for-the-los-angeles-marathon/153551
“Speed Limits Revised”
2/12/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/speed-limits-revised/153560
“City Reduces Speed Limits on Some Santa Monica Streets, Increases Others”
2/11/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/February-2016/02_11_2016_City_Reduces_Speeds_Limits_On_Some_Santa_Monica_Streets,_Increases_Others.html
“Revised Downtown Santa Monica Plan Set for Friday Release”
2/11/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/February-2016/02_11_2016_Revised_Downtown_Santa_Monica_Plan_Set_for_Friday_Release.html
“Council Adopts Plan Prioritizing Fixing Civic Auditorium, Calls for Parks Study”
2/12/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/February-2016/02_12_2016_Council_Adopts_Plan_Prioritizing_Fixing_Civic_Auditorium,_Calls_For_Parks_Study.html
“Council Punts Decision for an Athletic field at the Civic Auditorium”
2/11/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/council-punts-decision-for-an-athletic-field-at-the-civic-auditorium/153516
“Civic Lot Stands Empty and May Do for Years”
2/11/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Civic-Lot-Stands-Empty-And-May-Do-For-Years/45063
“New Survey Finds Santa Monica One of Most Expensive Cities in California for Apartment Rentals”
2/9/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/February-2016/02_09_2016_New_Survey_Finds_Santa_Monica_%20One_of_Most_Expensive_Cities_in_California_for_Apartment_Rentals.html
“Santa Monica Considers Charging City Employees for Now-Free Parking to Meet Anti-Congestion Goals”
2/10/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/February-2016/02_10_2016_Santa_Monica_Considers_Charging_City_Employees_for_Now-Free_Parking_to_Meet_Anti-Congestion_Goals.html
“Kids Have Their Say on Sports Field, Vague Direction Given”
2/10/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Kids-Have-Their-Say-on-Sportsfield-Vague-Direction-Given/45058
“Supporters Look to Add Sports Field to New Santa Monica Civic Auditorium”
2/9/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/February-2016/02_09_2016_Supporters_Look_to_Add_Sports_Field_to_New_Santa_Monica_Civic_Auditorium_Site.html
Opinion: “Time to Stop the Revolving Door in Sacramento” — Tom Elias
2/6/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/OpEd-Time-to-Stop-the-Revolving-Door-in-Sacremento/45050
Opinion: “A Field of Dreams that Santa Monica Must Build” – Phil Brock, SMa.r.t Thinking
2/6/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/a-field-of-dreams-that-santa-monica-must-build/153441
Opinion: “Infrastructure: The New Domestic Terrorism” – Steve Stajich
2/6/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Infrastructure-The-New-Domestic-Terrorist/45042
“Santa Monica Rents Top Most Expensive List”
2/6/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Santa-Monica-Rents-Top-Most-Expensive-List/45040
“Bands at The Broad to fund Samohi ensemble trip”
2/5/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/bands-at-the-broad-to-fund-samohi-ensemble-trip/153417
“Field Day: Students Prepare to Take on City Hall”
2/5/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Field-Day-Students-Prepare-to-Take-on-City-Hall/45038
“Community meeting held to discuss hopes and dreams for City Yards project”
2/5/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/community-meeting-held-to-discuss-hopes-and-dreams-for-city-yards-project/153425.
Opinion: “Editor’s Note” – Matt Hall
2/5/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/editors-note-2/153421
“Santa Monica Considers Putting the Brakes on Driving Speeds”
2/4/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/February-2016/02_04_2016_Santa_Monica_Considers_Putting_the_Brakes_on_Driving_Speeds.html — Excerpts: In a motion headed to the Council on February 9, the City would drop the speed limit on a variety of City streets, including some that were accidentally included in a 2013 survey of streets found able to handle speeds above 25 miles per hour — the typical speed limit for City-run streets. Those street segments which should not have been posted at above 25 mph hour to begin with are:
— 21st Street from Ocean Park Boulevard to Dewey Street
– 22nd Street from Pico Boulevard to Ocean Park Boulevard
– Airport Avenue from 23rd Street to east City Limit
On Ocean Park Boulevard, between Lincoln Boulevard and 14th Street, where the speed limit is now 35 mph, the drop is to 30 mph.
Meanwhile, on Marine Street, between Lincoln Boulevard and 17th Street, the 25 mph speed limit would also rise to 30 mph, a change that the report said is being prompted by the high number of drivers who already post speeds of 33 mph along that segment.
The City would tap the brakes even harder on a few other streets. Slowing down to 15 mph (instead of 25 mph) would be Bryn Mawr Avenue, from 16th Street to 18th Street; Sunset Avenue, from 16th Street to Dewey Street; and Wellesley Avenue from Ashland Avenue to 18th Street, the report recommended.
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“Santa Monica reports record setting water savings”
2/4/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/santa-monica-reports-record-setting-water-savings/153394
“State Senator Ben Allen Tackles California Teacher Shortage”
2/4/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/February-2016/02_04_2016_State_Senator_Ben_Allen_Tackles_California_Teacher_Shortage.html
“Postal service disrupted due to staffing crunch”
2/3/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/postal-service-disrupted-due-to-staffing-crunch/153365
To report problems, contact the Santa Monica Post Office at (310) 319-5369 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday) or the Postal Service Customer Care 800-ASK-USPS (800-275-8777); or www.usps.com — “Our package volume has increased 30 percent because of e-commerce, and we deliver packages seven days a week. Maher said the 4.5 billion packages delivered last year are part of the problem, but an aging workforce is also a factor. “A larger percentage of our employees are eligible for retirement and are retiring,” he said. “We can’t hire new workers fast enough.”
“Santa Monica City Council Member Pam O’Connor Defends City Employees”
2/3/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/February-2016/02_03_2016_Santa_Monica_City_Council_Member_Pam_OConnor_Defends_City_Employees.html
“Supervisor Kuehl Accuses Coastal Commission of ‘Drifting’ from Mandate”
“Water Quality Improves at Santa Monica Beaches, “State of the Bay” Report Finds”
2/2/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/February-2016/02_02_2016_Water_Quality_Improves_at_Santa_Monica_Beaches,State_of_the_Bay_Report_Finds.html
Opinion: “Why Consider Another Theater?” – Killeen Pilon
2/2/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/letter-why-consider-another-theater/153350
Opinion: “Hypocrisy Drives City’s Traffic” – Bill Bauer
2/1/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/my-write-hypocrisy-drives-citys-traffic/153331
Opinion: “Reports of Our Demise Have Been Greatly Exaggerated” — Editorial
2/1/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/editorial-reports-of-our-demise-have-been-greatly-exaggerated/153322
“State of the City Highlights Santa Monica’s Feats, Flaws”
1/30/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/state-of-the-city-highlights-santa-monicas-feats-flaws/153315
“Santa Monica Mayor Says State of City Is Strong”
1/29/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/January-2016/01_29_2016_Santa_Monica_Mayor_Says_State_Of_City_Is_Strong.html
Council members this year also will continue to fight for local control of Santa Monica Airport, said the mayor. “In 2016, look for your City leaders to push hard with federal elected officials and the FAA to resolve long-standing airport issues that have a negative impact on our community and our neighbors.”
“Cleanish Bill of Health for Santa Monica Bay, 5-Year Report Released”
1/29/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Cleanish-Bill-of-Health-for-Santa-Monica-Bay-5-Year-Report-Released/45014
“Split vote on new Downtown movie theater”
(proposed ArcLight Cinema, to replace Parking Structure 3 on 4th Street)
1/29/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/split-vote-on-new-downtown-movie-theater/153283
“Council Pleased with Santa Monica City Manager, Mayor Says”
1/29/16 — Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/January-2016/01_29_2016_Council_Pleased_with_Santa_Monica_City_Manager,_Mayor_Says.html —
“Pico Branch Library Becomes Second Most Visited in Santa Monica”
1/28/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/January-2016/01_28_2016_Pico_Branch_Library_Becomes_Second_Most_Visited_in_Santa_Monica_System.html
“SMMUSD mulling turf replacement projects”
1/28/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/smmusd-mulling-turf-replacement-projects/153253
“City of Santa Monica Sets Sights on $86 Million in Capital Improvements”
1/28/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.santamonicalookout.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/January-2016/01_28_2016_City_of_Santa_Monica_Sets_Sights_on_$86_Million_in_Capital_Improvements.html
“Council postpones naming of buffer park” (between Exposition Blvd. and the Expo Line)
1/28/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/council-postpones-naming-of-buffer-park/153257
“Car Strikes Mother and Child” (14th and Pico)
1/27/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/car-strikes-mother-and-child/153226
Opinion: “Brown is mute as coastal coup effort unfolds” – Steve Lopez
1/27/16 – Los Angeles Times
http://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-0127-lopez-coastal-part2-20160127-column.html
“The Essential Los Angeles Rental Heatmap of the Moment”
1/27/16 – LA Curbed
http://la.curbed.com/archives/2016/01/los_angeles_rent_map_neighborhoods_2015.php?utm_campaign=issue-43136&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Curbed+LA
“Sunset Park in Santa Monica tops the median rent list in Los Angeles at $3,832 a month. Just to perversely bask in that unbelievable wealth for a moment, that’s a shade under $46,000 a year on rent alone. Median rents for the rest of Santa Monica are all clocking in above $3,000 as well.”
“Billions spent, but fewer people are using public transportation in Southern California”
1/27/16 – Los Angeles Times
http://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-ridership-slump-20160127-story.html
“Driving Increases among City Employees”
1/27/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/driving-increases-among-city-employees/153216
“Activist Group Finds City of Santa Monica Abuses Own Campaign Limiting Driving and parking Downtown”
1/27/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.santamonicalookout.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/January-2016/01_27_2016_Activist_Group_Finds_City_of_Santa_Monica_Abuses_Own_Campaign_Limiting_Driving_and_Parking_Downtown.html
“Santa Monica-Culver City Expo Line Sets May Opening Date”
1/26/16 – Santa Monica Patch
http://patch.com/california/santamonica/santa-monica-culver-city-expo-line-sets-may-opening-date
Opinion: “The coastline belongs to all Californians – but maybe not for long” – Steve Blank, Coastal Commissioner, 2007-2013
1/26/16 – Los Angeles Times
http://www.latimes.com/opinion/op-ed/la-oe-blank-coastal-commission-uproar-20160126-story.html
“Parks, money and development on Council’s Jan. 26 agenda”
1/25/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/parks-money-and-development-on-councils-jan-26-agenda/153170
“Santa Monica and Malibu School Officials Explore Free Preschool for All”
1/25/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/January-2016/01_25_2016_Santa_Monica_and_Malibu_School_Officials_Explore_Free_Preschool_For_All.html
“Santa Monica Year-End Unemployment Down from Previous Years”
1/25/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/January-2016/01_25_2016_Santa_Monica_Year-End_Unemployment_Down_from_Previous_Years.html
Opinion: “Campus Anti-Semitism Festers While Anti-Semitism UC Dithers” – Tom Elias
1/25/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Opinion-Campus-Anti-Semitism-Festers-While-UC-Dithers/44997
Opinion: “New code has big plans for small Santa Monica” – Ron Goldman and Thane Roberts for SMa.r.t Thinking
1/23/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/new-code-has-big-plans-for-small-santa-monica/153159
Opinion: “These Major Cities Prove Going Green Is not only Possible but Profitable” – The mayors of Portland, Stockholm, and Vancouver
1/22/16 – Huffington Post
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/charlie-hales/these-major-cities-prove-going-green-is-not-only-possible-but-profitable_b_9051822.html?utm_hp_ref=world&ir=WorldPost
“More testing on Metro Expo Line before opening day”
1/23/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/more-testing-on-metro-expo-line-before-opening-day/153163
Opinion: “How dark forces are chipping away at our beloved California coast” – Steve Lopez
1/23/16 – Los Angeles Times
http://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-0124-lopez-coastal-commission-20160124-column.html
“They’re Back: Bus Bench Seats Resurrected from the Dead”
1/22/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Theyre-Back-Bus-Bench-Seats-Resurrected-From-the-Dead/44983
“Advisory Group Releases Plan for Santa Monica Civic Auditorium”
1/22/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/January-2016/01_22_2016_Advisory_Group_Releases_Plan_For_Santa_Monica_Civic_Auditorium.html
“Recommendations for Civic Auditorium Site Released”
1/21/16 — Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/recommendations-for-civic-auditorium-site-released/153118
Opinion: “PUC Embarrassment Gone, but Probes Continue” – Tom Elias
1/21/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/news/Op-Ed-One-PUC-Embarrassment-Gone-but-Probes-Continue/44978
“Correspondence to Santa Monica Council Now Posted Online”
1/20/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/January-2016/01_20_2016_Correspondence_to_Santa_Monica_Council_now_Posted_Online.html
Opinion: “On Civic Center’s Future and Main Street’s Shoe Guru” – Charles Andrews
1/20/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/on-civic-centers-future-and-main-streets-shoe-guru/153101
“California Coastal Commission members to consider firing executive director”
1/20/16 – Los Angeles Times
http://www.latimes.com/science/la-me-coastal-commission-20160121-story.html
Opinion: “Working toward a more equitable future for all” – Santa Monica Forward
1/19/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/working-toward-a-more-equitable-future-for-all/153148
Opinion: “Another beast at our doorstep” – Bill Bauer
1/18/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/my-write-another-beast-at-our-doorstep/153080
“Amount of lobbying done in the shadows is growing, California ethics officials agree”
1/17/16 – Los Angeles Times
http://www.latimes.com/local/politics/la-me-pol-sac-shadow-lobbying-20160117-story.html
Opinion: “Why Santa Monica needs responsible urban design, architecture” – Ron Goldman for Sma.r.t Thinking (Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow)
1/16/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/why-santa-monica-needs-responsible-urban-design-architecture/153066
“Santa Monica Public Meetings to Focus on Expo Line Safety”
1/16/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/santa-monica-public-meetings-to-focus-on-expo-line-safety/153068
Opinion: “Why Santa Monica Needs Responsible Urban Design, Architecture” – Ron Goldman, Sma.r.t. Thinking
1/16/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/why-santa-monica-needs-responsible-urban-design-architecture/153066
Opinion: “Bottleneck Report: Transit only a Partial Solution” – Tom Elias
1/16/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/Opinion/Bottleneck-Report-Transit-Only-a-Partial-Fix/44966
“State Program Could Provide Annual Funding for Big Blue Bus Service”
1/15/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/January-2016/01_15_2016_State_Program_Could_Provide_Annual_Funding_For_Big_Blue_Bus_Service.html
“Council comments now posted online”
1/15/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/council-comments-now-posted-online/153048
“Minimum wage will rise to $15 an hour”
1/13/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/minimum-wage-will-rise-to-15-an-hour/153014
“Santa Monica and Other Cities Asked to Take Larger Role in Helping the Homeless”
1/13/15 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/January-2016/01_13_2016_Santa_Monica_and_Other_Cities_Asked_to_Take_Larger_Role_in_Helping_the_Homeless.html
“Santa Monica Moves toward More Control of Coastal Permitting”
1/11/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/January-2016/01_11_2016_Santa_Monica_Moves_Toward_More_Control_of_Coastal_Permitting.html
Opinion: “Why Urban Planning in Santa Monica Is a ‘Wicked Problem’ ” – Bob Taylor, AIA, for SMa.r.t Thinking —
1/9/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/why-urban-planning-in-santa-monica-is-a-wicked-problem/152934
“What New Coastal Zoning Rules Could Mean for Santa Monica”
1/9/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/what-new-coastal-zoning-rules-could-mean-for-santa-monica/152943
“Santa Monica Homeless Struggle as El Nino Storm Conditions Worse”
1/7/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/January-2016/01_07_2016_Santa_Monica_Homeless_Struggle_as_El_Nino_Storm_Conditions_Worsen.html
“New Year in Santa Monica Likely to Bring New Round of Development Wars”
1/6/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/January-2016/01_06_2016_New_Year_in_Santa_Monica_Likely_to_Bring_New_Round_of_Development_Wars.html
“Predictions for 2016”
1/6/16 – The Argonaut
http://argonautnews.com/predictions-2016/
“Second Significant Pacific Storm of Season to Barrel the Region Today”
1/6/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Second-Significant-Pacific-Storm-Of-Season-To-Barrel-The-Region-Today/44918
“Some Storm Drains Overflow and Beach Contamination Warnings Issued as Santa Monica Endures First El Nino Storm of 2016”
1/6/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/January-2016/01_06_2016_Some_Storm_Drains_Overflow_and_Beach_Contamination_Warnings_Issued_as_Santa_Monica_Endures_First_El_Nino_Storm_of_2016.html
“How Santa Monica Residents Can Prepare for El Nino”
1/5/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/how-santa-monica-residents-can-prepare-for-el-nino/152881
“Theft Top Reported Crime in Santa Monica for 2015”
1/4/16 – Santa Monica Lookout
http://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2016/January-2016/01_04_2016_Theft_Top_Reported_Crime_in_Santa_Monica_for_2015.html
Among the nearly 8,900 reported crimes in Santa Monica during 2015, theft of varying degrees of severity was the most frequent with 3,250, according to the Santa Monica Open Data Portal.
— items stolen from vehicles — 897
— stolen bicycles — 586
— “other” — 418
— items stolen from buildings — 403
— grand theft auto — 354
— shoplifting – 340
— stolen vehicle parts — 175
— pickpocketing — 63
— homicides – 2
— assault — 877
— public intoxication — 768
— vandalism – 664
— burglary — 585
— fraud — 570
— DUI — 216
— trespassing — 128
— “family offenses” — 112
— sex offenses — 99
Opinion: “How affordable housing mandates make housing more expensive” – Gary M. Galles
1/4/16 – Los Angeles Times
http://www.latimes.com/opinion/op-ed/la-oe-0104-galles-affordable-housing-court-case-20160104-story.html
“Annual Homeless Count Needs Volunteers”
1/2/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/annual-homeless-count-needs-volunteers/152851
Registration forms online at http://www.SantaMonicaHomelessCount.com
“Local shoppers keep millions centered in Santa Monica”
1/2/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/local-shoppers-keep-millions-centered-in-santa-monica/152849
Opinion: “New California Motor Voter Law: Don’t Expect Mass Election Fraud” – Tom Elias
1/2/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/Opinion/New-California-Motor-Voter-Law-Dont-Expect-Mass-Election-Fraud/44898 — Only those whose identification proves they are eligible to vote will automatically be registered.
“Handful of New Laws Take Effect Today across California”
1/1/16 – Santa Monica Mirror
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Handful-Of-New-Laws-Take-Effect-Today-Across-California/44892 — AB 139 (Revocable Transfer on Death Deed); AB 1085 (Parental Visitation) —AB 1164 (Drought/Artificial Turf)
“Santa Monica Hopes to Centralize Authority for Coastal Development”
1/1/16 – Santa Monica Daily Press
http://smdp.com/santa-monica-hopes-to-centralize-authority-for-coastal-development/152840
